The worst-case scenario book of survival questions

290 Pages·2005·7.14 MB·English

by  Joshua Piven

The
WORST-CASE SCENARIO
Book of Survival Questions

The
WORST-CASE SCENARIO
Book of Survival Questions
By Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
Illustrations by Brenda Brown
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WARNING
When a life is imperiled or a dire situation is at hand, safe
alternatives may not exist. To deal with the worst-case
scenarios presented in this book, we highly recommend—
insist, actually—that the best course of action is to consult
a professionally trained expert. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO UNDERTAKE ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES
DESCRIBED IN THIS BOOK YOURSELF, no matter
how high you score on the Survival Aptitude Test or how
many questions you answer correctly through the course
of reading this book. But because highly trained profes
sionals may not always be available when the safety of
individuals is at risk, we have asked experts on various
subjects to describe the techniques they might employ
in those emergency situations. THE PUBLISHER,
AUTHORS, AND EXPERTS DISCLAIM ANY LIA
BILITY from any injury that may result from the use,
proper or improper, of the information contained in this
book. We do not guarantee that the information con
tained herein is complete, safe, or accurate, nor should it
be considered a substitute for your good judgment and
common sense. Nothing in this book should be construed
or interpreted to infringe on the rights of other persons or
to violate criminal statutes: we urge you to obey all laws
and respect all rights, including property rights, of others.
And no cheating on the test.
—The Authors
INTRODUCTION
Do you have what it takes to survive life's sudden turns for
the worse? Do you have the expertise, the skills, the pres
ence of mind, the book smarts, and the street smarts it takes
to survive when a life-threatening situation is at hand? And
are you game enough to find out?
Since 1999, when the first Worst-Case Scenario Survival
Handbook was published, we've instructed millions around
the world about what to do when life takes a sudden turn
for the worse. With each new book, as well as with the cal
endars, games, and TV series, and in speeches and demon
strations, we've endeavored again and again to teach our
readers about the basic and specific skills you need to sur
vive everything from natural disasters to animal attacks—in
clear, step-by-step form, and with the help of experts in all
matters of things.
Nearly every time we've spoken at bookstores, colleges,
seminars, or corporate gatherings, we've given the crowd a
"Survival Aptitude Test" testing their knowledge and
expertise about what it takes to come out alive from a life-
threatening situation.
Initially, this test started out as an icebreaker, to get the
audience involved in the more serious material. But as we
did more and more of these talks, we discovered that people
found the test to be a valuable teaching tool. By using the
test, we were able to address a large range of subjects in a
very short amount of time, cover a wider range of problems
and solutions, and quickly assess the audience's survival
sense. (And also test their sense of humor.)
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Now we've expanded and refined that test, and it's time
for you to take it. In the safety of your own armchair or
bathroom, you can determine your Survival Aptitude.
You probably know less than you think. And what you
don't know now could save your life.
We've compiled this challenging collection of questions,
answers, facts, and food for thought to assist you in assess
ing your skills—and in filling in the gaps.
This volume also offers a great way for you to test the
mettle of your fellow adventurers and companions. Why
assume that your best friend who wears a lot of expensive
gear knows what to do when a crisis hits? Find out for sure.
Using the questions (and answers) in this book, you can test
and screen your friends and plan accordingly: By surround
ing yourself with people who know how to survive, you're
improving your own safety. And with the expert tips and lists
of essential information, you can actually teach others how
to be more prepared to deal with whatever may come along.
And on those rainy, cold nights when you don't really
feel like going outside, The Worst-Case Scenario Book of Sur
vival Questions provides excellent entertainment for groups
of armchair survivalists as they test and rate each other's
aptitude.
Experts not only provided the information contained
herein. They also devised the best methods for testing your
know-how. Within you'll find:
• WORST-CASE STORY PROBLEMS—High-impact,
quick-response scenarios (with multiple-choice answers)
that test your mental and physical abilities. The problems
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are coded for level of difficulty, with four sharks
( f r ^ r 4i r f r) being most difficult and one
shark ( ^ f) the easiest.
• WORST-CASE DILEMMAS—Tough choices and
extreme situations with no single right answer.
• WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?—Look
and learn.
• WHICH IS YOUR WORST CASE?—Determine the limits
of your tolerance and knowledge as more facts come
into play.
• WHAT'S THE WORST IT COULD BE?—Identify the real
danger you are facing.
• ESSENTIAL INFORMATION LISTS—Facts and advice
you must know.
• WORST-CAS E FACT TICKER—A constant flow of
information to add to your survival expertise.
• THE SURVIVAL APTITUDE TEST (SAT)—At the end
of the book, a formal test and grade. Are you a Master of
Survival? A Ranger? A Scout? Or merely Bait?
No matter how you score, you'll learn. And the more you
know, the better your chances of survival.
So stay calm, and think before you respond. And good
luck.
You can begin NOW.
—The Authors
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