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Question 1
The best protection from the desert sun is:
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AApplying sunscreen every hour
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BRub sunburns with aloe vera
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CCovering your head with clothing
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DGet a tan before entering the desert
Covering your head with clothing
Question 2
What is the one circumstance in a sudden disease outbreak where you should bug out, or leave your home, immediately?
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AYou get bored
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BYou are near a biological attack
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CYou start panicking
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DYou want to go out to see what everyone else is doing
You are near a biological attack
If you are in the vicinity of a biological attack, getting away from that area increases your chances of survival. If you do not leave as soon as you determine this is the case, however, authorities may prevent you from doing so later.
Question 3
What are specific advantages of a ground-level shelter?
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AYour friends can easily drop by.
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BYou will not feel like an oddball.
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CIt's easy to set up and escape from as well as stock with supplies.
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DIt's what you are used to living in.
It's easy to set up and escape from as well as stock with supplies.
Setting up ground-level shelters is easy, and they also are easy enough to fortify. Expect civil unrest, so plan for any circumstance, including a mob attack where escape is your only way to survive. In that case, your packed and ready-to-go bug out bag will be your best friend.
Question 4
Do you expect to survive a widespread infectious disease outbreak?
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AI don't want to.
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BYes, I do.
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CNo way!
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DI'm not sure.
Yes, I do.
To survive any type of disaster, you must believe you can and also that there is a reason to live.
Question 5
Once you have assembled the most important items you must have to survive, what other important things should you bring with you or have on hand if you cannot leave home?
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ALots of alcohol to help you calm down because you do not need exercise and meditation in a crisis
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BAn extra mobile phone so you can stay in touch with all of your buddies
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CLots of clothes because you do not know when there will be a cool party to attend
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DA hand-crank radio, a heavy-duty flashlight, extra batteries, candles, some cash, and a weapon with ammunition for defense
A hand-crank radio, a heavy-duty flashlight, extra batteries, candles, some cash, and a weapon with ammunition for defense
After your immediate survival needs are met, you need to consider items to help you last for the longer term.
Question 6
You will not know the source of the outbreak, whether it was natural or a deliberate biological attack. What should you do to protect yourself?
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AStart boiling water.
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BStop drinking and using water from your tap, stay where you are, turn off air conditioners, close outside vents, and throw out any fresh food, including fresh fruits and vegetables.
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CWait for the government to tell you what to do.
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DPut on a hazard suit and mask.
Stop drinking and using water from your tap, stay where you are, turn off air conditioners, close outside vents, and throw out any fresh food, including fresh fruits and vegetables.
The disease could come from the water supply, the air, or person-to-person propagation. Since you do not know, protect yourself initially from all contingencies. Do not even bathe in your local water supply. Start using hand sanitizer and body wipes to maintain personal hygiene.
Question 7
If a disease spreads globally and becomes a pandemic, you will have to be self-sufficient for some time. If you manage to get away from infected areas, what are two things you can do for long-term survival?
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AEstablish some form of communication and grow your own food
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BBuild a cabin and sit on the porch, guarding it day and night with a shotgun
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CIsolate yourself and head for cities
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DMake a "friends forever" pact with your buddies and party on, because the disease will eventually get everyone
Establish some form of communication and grow your own food
You must be self-sustaining for a long time, as a pandemic could destroy societies around the world.
Question 8
Which of the following desert lizards is venomous and should be avoided at all costs?
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AYucca lizard
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BDesert night lizard
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CDesert horned lizard
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DGila monster
Gila monster
Question 9
Society has collapsed. You have established a communication network and started growing your own food. What else do you need for long-term survival?
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AA more permanent and secure shelter
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BA chess set
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CA cooler for beer
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DMore weapons
A more permanent and secure shelter
Shelter is one of your basic survival needs, and you need to have a safe, secure place to live for long-term survival.
Question 10
Why is it good to always ring a fire with plenty of rocks?
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AIt holds the wood together.
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BIt looks cool.
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CYou can put your feet on them while strumming your guitar.
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DEven after the fire dies down, they hold heat.
Even after the fire dies down, they hold heat.
During cold months, you can hold onto a fire's warmth if you have ringed it with rocks. They can help you stay warmer longer.
Question 11
Supplies that have multiple uses are great. What commonly used item is also good at starting fires?
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AHand sanitizer
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BSweet potato
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CChocolate
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DSugar
Hand sanitizer
Hand sanitizers are made with alcohol, which is flammable. Simply put some on a rag or a pile of leaves, and it will easily ignite with a spark.
Question 12
What are disadvantages of a shelter on the ground?
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AYou do not want those bill collectors to know where you are.
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BIt's boring and just like everybody else's.
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CYou want a new type of house to match your new existence.
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DIt can be easily destroyed and overrun.
It can be easily destroyed and overrun.
In order to survive, you must put safety issues first and consider the actual dangers of a ground-level house.
Question 13
What are the disadvantages of an aerial-type shelter?
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AYou would have to work hard to get in and out.
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BOthers might think you are weird.
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CIt can be knocked down or brought down with explosives, and it has increased visibility to enemies.
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DIt would not be like the good old days.
It can be knocked down or brought down with explosives, and it has increased visibility to enemies.
The most important elements to think of when planning a long-term shelter are your particular circumstances and the pros and cons of each type of shelter. Aerial shelters have disadvantages particular to them, but you have to weigh their advantages against them.
Question 14
If you are stranded in the desert with the following items in your backpack, which should you discard?
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AA whistle
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BMatches
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CA broken compass
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DA personal mirror
A broken compass
Question 15
In addition to preventing yourself from catching a deadly disease, which of the following is the most dangerous issue you will likely face during an outbreak?
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ABoredom
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BCable television may go out
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CSocial unrest, rioting, and violence
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DThe internet may be down
Social unrest, rioting, and violence
In a dire situation such as a disease outbreak, social unrest is a given. People will become frightened and desperate, especially those who have made no preparations. You must be prepared to defend yourself.
Question 16
To ration your water supply, assess how dehydrated you are based on:
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ADeliriousness
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BSkin dryness
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CHow much spit is in your mouth
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DUrine color
Urine color
Question 17
What main advantages does an underground shelter have?
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ANobody will know it is there, and you will be able to live in it safely for an extended period of time.
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BYou do not have to worry about sweeping it.
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CIt will have a constant, cool temperature.
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DLower temperatures will keep beer cool.
Nobody will know it is there, and you will be able to live in it safely for an extended period of time.
Subterranean structures are secure and, if the entrance is camouflaged well, extremely difficult or impossible to detect.
Question 18
What gear is important for protecting yourself physically from disease?
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A
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BA weapons cache
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CNothing because if you visualize staying healthy, you will not catch anything
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DA reusable face mask, gloves, throw-away shoe covers, eye protection, and disposable cover-alls
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EMace and a personal alarm
A reusable face mask, gloves, throw-away shoe covers, eye protection, and disposable cover-alls
Physical protection puts an actual barrier between you and germs, however they may be spread, whether through contact or through the air. Everyone with you should also wear protection, and anyone who gets sick also should suit up to prevent others from catching the disease.
Question 19
Eating large quantities of cactus can lead to:
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AA reduced risk of cancer
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BDiarrhea
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CGestational diabetes
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DHigh blood pressure
Diarrhea
Question 20
What one thing do you need most of all to make the effort to survive?
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AHope
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BA machine gun
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CBeer
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DA fast car
Hope
An important add-on to the Rule of Three is you can only last three seconds without hope. Survival takes effort, but if you do not feel there is a reason to go on, it will probably become too much for you.
Question 21
Besides turning off air conditioning and closing outside vents, what is another way to slow or prevent contaminants from entering your home?
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AUse duct tape to fasten heavy plastic sheeting across windows and close areas within your home to protect yourself and others if someone inside is infected
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BVacuum and sweep the floors
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CSpray air freshener
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DClose the curtains and screen doors
Use duct tape to fasten heavy plastic sheeting across windows and close areas within your home to protect yourself and others if someone inside is infected
Slowing down the spread of germs into your home increases your chances for survival.
Question 22
What is the minimum amount of food and water you should stockpile in the event of a disease outbreak?
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AIt does not matter; if a deadly disease is spreading, everyone is doomed
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BWhatever you have on hand
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COne month's supply of each
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DOnly as much as you can carry
One month's supply of each
You need at least a a one-month supply of clean water for each person in your home, and a minimum of one month's worth of canned food and easily prepared rations such as ready-to-eat meals for everyone in your house.
Question 23
In addition to causing skin damage, exposure to the desert sun also increases the risk of:
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AMalnourishment
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BDehydration
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CScurvy
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DWasting sickness
Dehydration
Question 24
If you are not infected yourself and get a chance to get out of an affected area (do not leave if you are infected, because you will only spread the disease), what are some key items you should include in your bug out bag to help you survive for the immediate future?
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APuzzle books to keep your mind occupied, a large tool box, and battery operated lanterns
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BA first aid kit, food, a can opener, fire starters, a tent or tarpaulin, rope, sleeping bag, a multitool, and water
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CEnergy bars, candy, an extra phone battery, and an old high school yearbook to help you remember good times
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DSalty snacks, nuts, all of your hair products, a hair dryer, and alcohol
A first aid kit, food, a can opener, fire starters, a tent or tarpaulin, rope, sleeping bag, a multitool, and water
Remember the Rule of Three, and make sure you provide for your most pressing survival needs of shelter, water, and food.
Question 25
What are the three keys to surviving a disease outbreak or epidemic?
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AGood nutrition to maintain your health, safe water, and an uncontaminated living space
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BBeer, beer, and beer
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CWine, potato chips, and pretzels
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DFriends, hobbies, and positive thinking
Good nutrition to maintain your health, safe water, and an uncontaminated living space
Survival in any emergency situation requires assessing priorities and taking care of your most important needs first. To live long-term, you need to stay healthy with good food, water, and a germ-free environment.
Question 26
What are the three types of shelter?
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AVacant, occupied, and almost empty
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BNew, pre-owned, and leased
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CAerial, ground, and subterranean
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DHouse, mobile home, condominium
Aerial, ground, and subterranean
You can choose between a structure that is either aerial, on the ground, or below the surface. Each has advantages and disadvantages.
Question 27
As part of your ongoing long-term sustainability, you will need to keep an adequate supply of safe water for yourself and your group. What are the best sources of water?
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AEmpty stores
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BSource? Just wait for the government to bring some to you
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CForget water and turn to beer and spirits
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DRain, snow, dew, and some plants
Rain, snow, dew, and some plants
You must take advantage of every water source you have, so devise systems and methods to capture water in all of its forms.
Question 28
What disadvantages do subterranean shelters have?
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AIt will be difficult for friends to find.
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BNo more seeing beautiful sunsets.
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CThere is no escape if the entrance is breached, and poor construction could make it fatal.
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DNo fresh breezes.
There is no escape if the entrance is breached, and poor construction could make it fatal.
Unless you have built a secondary opening, you are a sitting duck if your shelter is breached. Another danger is that a badly constructed underground structure or ventilation system could suffocate you or collapse, and if nobody knows where you are, no help will come.
Question 29
Why is it important to already have adequate supplies in your home necessary for you and your family or friends to survive when a disease breaks out?
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AHaving plenty of beer is always good, whether or not a disease apocalypse occurs.
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BIt is silly to think anything like that could happen.
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CYou will always be ready to throw a great party.
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DAuthorities may impose a curfew and prevent you from going anywhere.
Authorities may impose a curfew and prevent you from going anywhere.
Once a disease outbreak is confirmed, in an effort to control the spread as well as prevent looting, law enforcement may prevent you from leaving your home, even to buy supplies.
Question 30
If you encounter a coyote in the desert, you should:
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AMake loud noises to scare it away
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BBack away slowly
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CThrow rocks at it
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DAll of the above
All of the above
Question 31
What are the main benefits of structures off the ground?
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AThey're easy to clean because you can just sweep dirt out the door.
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BThey provide exercise leaving and entering to help you stay in shape.
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CThey're easily defended and provide better visibility against approaching dangers.
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DThey're aesthetically interesting and unusual.
They're easily defended and provide better visibility against approaching dangers.
Aerial structures can be defended easily, as you have the upper advantage on any attackers who are after your supplies, and they also give you good visibility of the landscape.
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