Survival Skills Quiz: Building a Campfire in a Snowstorm
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What were the men trying to do with the sticks?

  • Make a fire (correct)
  • Make a weapon
  • Build a shelter
  • Signal for help
  • How did the men feel about their situation?

  • Content
  • Joyful
  • Forlorn (correct)
  • Hopeful
  • What was the goal of building the campfire in the snowstorm?

  • To attract help from nearby hunters
  • To cook food and keep the horses warm
  • To keep warm and survive the night (correct)
  • To signal for rescue from a passing plane
  • Why did the party attempt to make a fire with pistols?

    <p>They had read about it in books and believed it was possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Mr. Ballou's first attempt to light a match?

    <p>It flashed and died</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the flame react just before it went out?

    <p>It gave a gasp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of the party when the attempt to make a fire failed?

    <p>Distress and despair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the attempt to make a fire using pistols?

    <p>The pile of twigs was blown away by the pistol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Men's Situation

    • The men were trying to make a fire with sticks in the midst of a snowstorm.

    Building the Campfire

    • The goal of building the campfire was to provide warmth and protection from the harsh weather.

    Attempting to Make a Fire with Pistols

    • The party attempted to make a fire using pistols, likely as a last resort.

    Mr. Ballou's First Attempt

    • Mr. Ballou's first attempt to light a match was unsuccessful.

    The Flame's Reaction

    • Just before the flame went out, it flickered violently.

    The Party's Reaction

    • The party was devastated and disheartened when their attempt to make a fire failed.

    The Outcome of the Pistol Attempt

    • The attempt to make a fire using pistols was unsuccessful, adding to the party's desperation.

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    Test your knowledge of survival skills by answering questions about building a campfire in a snowstorm. Explore the steps and techniques for starting a fire without matches, just like the desperate situation described in the quiz.

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