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The Post Apocalypse Survival Quiz

Created by EmmaF2008

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The Post Apocalypse Survival Quiz game quiz
"Are you ready for an apocalypse? Take this handy quiz to pick up some survival tips in a light hearted look at the end of the world. "

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Survival Tip #1: Take a leaf out of the Boy Scouts book. Be prepared.
Which of the following does NOT generally appear on lists of 'survival kits'?
    Canned Goods
    Torch / Flashlight
    Battery operated radio
    Water


2. Survival Tip #2: Know how to identify edible plants - you never know when you'll get bored with canned food (or lose that can opener). So, which of the following will do you the most harm?
    Entoloma
    Russula emetica
    Amanita phalloides
    Paxillus involutus


3. Survival Tip #3: Make contact with other survivors. With this in mind, consider investing in a CB radio (don't forget to think up a cool 'handle'). In the USA how many channels were originally available for CB users?
    11
    23
    40
    37


4. Survival Tip #4: Survival as a group can be easier - so now that you have contacted a group of other survivors, plan to meet up with them. Unfortunately you have forgotten your compass and you are not sure which way north is. Can you construct your own compass?
    Yes
    No


5. Survival Tip #5: Work hard to get past any squeamishness you might have.
On the road to meet your new friends you get hungry and catch a fish.
Generally, in which direction should you move your knife to descale a fish?
    From the gills toward the tail
    From the tail towards the gills
    In a circular motion around the body
    I'm not sure this IS a fish


6. Survival Tip #6: Dreams are important. Pay attention to yours.
In which apocalyptic book are the characters drawn to forces of 'good' and 'evil' through their dreams?
    'The Stand' by Stephen King
    'Dies The Fire' by S.M. Stirling
    'The Scarlet Plague' by Jack London
    'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' by Philip K. Dick


7. Survival Tip #7: Now that you have met up with your fellow survivors, find an attractive member of the opposite sex. Survival of the species might depend on YOU!
Which disaster movie does not feature a romantic subplot?
    'Armageddon'
    'Deep Impact'
    'Mad Max 2'
    '28 Days Later'


8. Survival Tip #8: Keep heading north. Try to convince some of your new friends to come with you. Remember survival as a group is easier.
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is located in the Arctic and is a repository for crop seeds. What is the capacity of this seed vault?
    2.25 billion seeds
    4 billion seeds
    10 billion seeds
    1 billion seeds


9. Survival Tip #9: Do not underestimate the potential stupidity of an invading species. In which two movies are the alien invaders finally 'conquered' by something freely available on Earth?
    'Independence Day & 'Star Trek: First Contact'
    'Signs' & 'The War of the Worlds'
    'The Invasion' & 'The Day the Earth Stood Still'
    'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' & 'To Serve Man'


10. Survival Tip #10: Get the power back on. Apart from all those handy modern conveniences like washing machines and ovens, there are all those apocalypse movies to watch - they should help with continued survival!
A study in 2009 found what to be the most efficient form of renewable energy?
    Geothermal
    Wind
    Solar
    Wave


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Compiled Jun 28 12