Get At Least 50% To Know If You Could Survive A Zombie Apocalypse
- by Dylan Dembrow
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So you’ve seen every George A. Romero movie from The Night of the Living Dead to Survival of the Dead, and you’ve also binged watched The Walking Dead a few times through and now you think you’re finally prepared to survive the zombie apocalypse. Well, think again.
Making it through any kind of apocalypse -- zombie or otherwise -- requires tons of preparation and years of accumulated knowledge. This isn’t just about being able to pop off headshots at a zombie stumbling 20 yards away, this is about long term survival, which means you’ll need to know about everything from hunting and gathering, to what kind of medicines lower a fever and stops the spread of infection. Forget about just making it through the first week of an outbreak, this is about surviving for years while Darwinism has taken its toll on the majority of the human population.
While movies and TV are always good for piquing one’s interest, let’s not forget that they are still fiction, and there's plenty of time that Rick Grimes has escaped a situation that would’ve left him dead (or undead) if things were to be carried out a little more realistically.
So before you head back to the shooting range or start restocking your non-perishables, let’s see how prepared you currently are for the impending zombie apocalypse.
What is the only way to kill a zombie?
There are plenty of ways for a human to die, including disease, infection, old age, blood loss, suffocation, the list goes on and on. But zombies have already died once, meaning that their bodies can withstand a ton of trauma without it ever seeming to take a toll on them. They can literally turn into nothing but skin and bones, be missing a number of limbs, and still be craving human flesh. So how exactly do you put one down?
What is known to cause zombie-ism in animals already?
Hopefully, you don’t get this desperate, but if you find yourself stranded in the woods and losing energy fast, you may have to resort to scarfing down a handful of insect for supper. Believe it or not, insects actually contain three times the amount of protein than beef in comparison to their size. But be careful. Insects are also very susceptible to a particular thing that causes them to act like zombies. Ants in particular, once infected, will climb to the top of the tallest thing they can find and then bloom, infecting hundreds of others.
How long can the average human survive without water?
If all hell breaks loose and you think you’re able to hold out in your home for the time being, the first thing you’ll want to do it fill up your bathtub with water, along with whatever other large receptacles you have on hand, as it’s only a matter of time before the power and water are shut off. If you’re out in the wild, consider hunkering down next to a clean pond or stream, as your body is around 60% water alone, meaning that you will quickly become weak without it.
How can you tell if a wound is infected?
We’re not talking about a zombie bite here, which is a whole other issue entirely. But you should still know what to do if you sustain a regular wound, which is much more likely to happen when the world tumbles into chaos. Chances are you know what to do immediately after you sustain a wound, but do you know what the first signs will be it happens to become infected? Though there’s plenty of steps you can take to treat the wound, earlier identification of an infection is key.
Which one of these foods has the longest shelf life?
If you’re serious about getting yourself ready for the zombie apocalypse (or any type of apocalypse really) you’ll definitely want to start stocking your pantry with some non-perishable goods. While you may think that everything in a can or box can pretty much last forever, you’d be surprised that many of these foods are good for less than a year! However, if you plan accordingly, many foods can last up to a decade and beyond so long as they’re stored right, and this particular is pretty much good forever.
Which of these is a known way to be infected by a zombie?
Once you've found water, food, shelter, and weapons, it's time to start thinking about how to avoid more people becoming zombies. There are usually a few different ways to be infected depending on what the original thing caused the zombie disease in the first place. However, there are a lot of common things that if you generally avoid, can help you to avoid zombification yourself. After all, you will eventually have to scavenge and that will mean coming into contact with at least a few zombies.
How long can the average human survive without food?
Of course, priority number one when it comes to sustenance is water, but after a certain period of time your body will not only need food to survive, but to give you the much-needed energy that you’ll need while fending for your life. When the body is without food, it actually eats away more muscle than fat, which is bound to leave you feeling weak if you don’t get the supply of carbs, proteins, and fats necessary. Though you certainly won’t want to go this long with food, this is the average length of time you could survive.
If you don’t have a weapon and a zombie is quickly approaching, what should you do?
Of course, it’s fun to imagine being a master marksman with an unlimited supply of ammo for when the zombie apocalypse actually strikes. But that’s far from realistic. So if you’re not being cautious there’s always the nightmare scenario that you stumble upon a zombie, or a zombie stumbles upon you when you have no reliable gun or blunt force weapon in hand. So what do you do in this instance — keeping in mind that staying alive is always your number one priority.
Besides zombies, which one of these creatures is the most likely to kill you in the wild?
You might be so concerned with escaping the chaos of the city and getting out into the wild that you might forget that there are still a number of creatures living out there that have always wanted to kill you. Well, “wanting” to kill you may not be the most accurate term, but these animals will certainly lash out if they feel threatened. But statistically speaking, what animal should you be most worried about if you find yourself out in the wild?
At the very least, how long should you boil water in order to make it safer to drink?
Boiling water doesn’t automatically ensure that it’s safe to drink, just as using a water filter and purifying tablets doesn’t mean it’s 100% safe either. But any of these three methods are still a great step to take if you need to get your water from an unreliable source, such as a stream or a lake where you have no idea what the cleanliness of the water is. If you dehydrated, you may be tempted to start chugging at the first sight of fresh water, but you’d be better building a fire, boiling and letting the water cool first.
What is NOT a common characteristic of zombies?
Of course, zombies aren’t real. For now at least. But like a lot of horror creatures — including vampires and werewolves — the zombie has a pretty specific list of characteristics that don’t change much from film to film. In fact, one of the biggest zombie discrepancies in popular culture is whether or not they would be able to sprint, or simply stumble around. But just as a zombie has a certain list of traits, there are even more characteristics that they’re never attributed with, including that…
What is a classic sign of hypothermia?
You never know when the apocalypse is going to hit, meaning you might be stuck far away from home and left to survive out in the wild for a time. While it’s good to be away from other humans at the onset of the outbreak, exposure will be another obstacle that you’ll have to overcome, especially if you’re in someplace with cold nights or a wintery climate. If this begins to happen to you, your body is straight up telling you that it needs heat pronto.
What is the best way to treat a minor wound?
This doesn’t so much as apply to a bullet wound or losing a limb, but it’s still important to know what to do if you scrap your shin across a rock or accidentally slice your finger open while starting a fire. After all, you can’t exactly take a trip to Immediate Care or the ER anymore — which are both bound to be overrun with the walking dead. Instead, there are some simple steps you can take to prevent a minor cut from becoming a major problem.
If you are in the radiation zone of a nuclear bomb, what should you do immediately?
Maybe you didn’t know this about the Fallout boy, but he’s showing us the method to see if you are within a nuclear blast radius. So if you hold your thumb out like so and see that the mushroom cloud is covered by your thumb, there’s a good chance your outside of the fallout zone and are safe from any immediate radiation. However, if the mushroom cloud is bigger than your thumb, this is the first thing you’ll want to do.
What should always be a priority during a zombie apocalypse?
When the zombies start attacking, society starts to crumble. This usually means that people without provisions or a good sturdy shelter are forced to act. However, when it comes to survival there is definitely a well-defined hierarchy to ensure success. What do you think you would need to do first in order to make sure you live through a zombie apocalypse? Without supermarkets, governments, and usually even other people, panic can make people focus on the wrong things pretty easily.
Which weapon is most accurate at long range?
You’re not going to survive the zombie apocalypse without a weapon, so even if you’ve been a pacifist your entire life, it’s not a bad idea to familiarize yourself with a few firearms in the meantime. While safety is always priority number one when handling a gun, you’ll want to make sure that the gun you have is effective at putting down zombies. And the longer the gun range the further you can stay away from the flesh eaters, which is exactly what you should be trying to do.
What is your only possible chance of surviving a zombie bite on one of your arms/legs?
If we’ve learned anything from George A. Romero and The Walking Dead, it’s that our fellow humans can actually turn into the biggest monsters in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. But while you can often survive a fist fight or a grazing gun shot, you do not, under any circumstances, want to get bit by a zombie. This not only ensures your death but that you will likely become one of the undead flesh-eaters yourself. Though you could always try this risky move as the last ditch attempt to save yourself.
What is the first sign of dehydration?
With your town falling into chaos and the fate of many of your loved ones left unknown, there’s a good chance that you’ll forget to take care of yourself at the start of the zombie apocalypse. But you very well can’t can’t help anyone if your health starts to fail. Drinking water is the number one way to keep your energy up, and one of the earlier signs that you know it’s time to down some H2O is if this happens to you.
True or False: Fire frightens zombies and will keep them away
Depending on what you're running from, a fire in the open can sometimes be to your advantage. There are quite a few animals and even ghouls that are scared of fire. Vampires, for example, don't generally go near fire. Neither would Frankenstein's monster. But are zombies equally scared of fire or are they drawn to it? That's the $64,000 question and how you answer could be what separates you from one of the ones who lives and one of the ones who doesn't.
Which one of these vehicles has the best gas milage?
Why are we asking you questions about gas mileage on a quiz about the zombie apocalypse? The simple answer is that survival is all about conservation, and the longer you can stretch your food, water, and medical rations, the better. The same applies to transportation. Chances are you’ll finally be able to drive any car that you’ve ever wanted after the apocalypse kicks in. But gas is now a rare commodity, so you best pick your car wisely.
What is the easiest way to penetrate a zombie’s skull?
If firearms fail and you find yourself inches away from a chomping zombie, you may have to result to blunt force to put the thing out of commission, so hopefully, you have a dagger or a hatchet on your person at all times. So you need to damage the zombie’s brain, but that isn’t exactly as easy as they make it look in movies and TV. After all, the skull protects one of the most vital parts of your body, and is extremely hard to break through, though there are a few areas weaker than others…
If you’re thirsty, but all you have is salt water, what should you do?
Once the apocalypse hits, setting sail for your own tropical island devoid of zombies and full of fresh mangos, bananas, and coconuts certainly wouldn’t be the worst idea. You have a natural barrier protecting you at all times, not to mention that there’s literally an entire ocean swimming with protein right outside your doorstep. But isolating yourself from the mainland would have its disadvantages as well, like having nowhere to turn for fresh water in a pinch. Unless you decide to do this.
What is a crucial step during the Universal Edibility Test?
On top of insects, there’s plenty of plants out there that will supply you with the vitamins and minerals essential for keeping your energy up. But if you’re stranded in the woods with no idea of what’s edible and what’s poisons, you can always perform the Universal Edibility Test. This process has tons of steps that will definitely take you a while to complete, but the last thing you want to do is make yourself sick by eating something that your body wasn’t made to digest.
What type of tablets help purify water?
Just as boiling water will increase the chances that the water is safe to drink, having some of these tablets on hand will help ensure that you’re less likely to contract a stomach bug. Again, we can not stress enough how important water is. Though you may be able to survive a number of days without it, if you don’t get some in your body within a day there’s a good chance that you’ll already start to come down with a headache. So keeping some of these lightweight and compact tablets on hand is a great advantage to have.
Which of these is least likely to draw the attention of a zombie while scavenging?
Hiding and battening down the hatches is usually your best bet in a zombie apocalypse. However, there will always been the need to scavenge in order to restock water, food, and even ammunition supplies. There are a few things you can do that will keep your presence hidden to any zombies that are in the area. There are also things that are sure to lure them to you. Do you know what the best way to go about a scavenging trip would be?
How can you locate the North Star?
The North Star, also known as Polaris, is a compass that will never break or go missing. Many lost campers and hikers have relied on this star to make their way to safety, as it is extremely easy to get turned around when you’re trying to navigate through a thick woods in the dead of night. But first, you need to know which star is actually the right one, or else you could keep confusing one star for another and end up more lost than you previously were.
True or false: The zombie virus/fungus usually affects animals too
Though zombies come in many different forms and the origin on the disease can be from a virus, fungus, or even supernatural, they usually share some common tropes. Most commonly, they're incredibly infectious. However, do you know whether or not they tend to infect animal buddies? Knowing whether or not you can bring a dog with you can mean life or death. Dogs can scavenge, protect you, and provide company until society reassembles itself. That is, unless they can be turned into zombies themselves...
What is the international distress signal when using fire to call for help?
So you’ve made it through the zombie apocalypse, years have gone by, and you’ve learned how to survive on your own, only to have a plane go flying over head and you suddenly realize that there’s a civilization surviving out there somewhere. So how do you signal for help? A simple smoke fire would be the best way to start, but there is an international signal for distress that will tell people that you actually want to be rescued and aren’t just cooking up some Spam for lunch.
How can you increase the shelf life of stored gasoline?
Believe it or not, fuel actually goes bad. So even though we’ve seen the characters in The Walking Dead siphon fuel from cars years after the zombie outbreak, there’s a good chance that the gasoline could’ve gone bad long ago since it wasn’t stored correctly. If there’s a real zombie apocalypse, chances are that you’ll have to hunker down in a safe place for a long while until things blow over. But then, you’ll most likely have to go on the move at some point to find supplies, and you’ll definitely want good gasoline stockpiled to aid in your travels.
What temperature can your body drop to before hypothermia begins?
If you have an emergency medical kit on you (which you should) it wouldn’t be a bad idea to put a thermometer in there so you can check your temperature when you think you may be coming down with a fever. However, you could also use that thermometer if you find yourself suffering from exposure, because if you find that your core body temperature drops below this number, you’re definitely entering the hypothermia zone and need to warm up fast.
Which of these zombie facts is FALSE?
It is very important to know your enemy, especially when it is chasing you down to try to eat your brains. For zombies, it can be difficult to know what they can and cannot do. However, in general, they all seem to have a particular set of skills. Knowing what they can do can help you to hide from them, kill them more efficiently, and avoid them altogether. In the event of a zombie apocalypse it will definitely be worth it to become a zombie expert.
What simply rhyme helps you identify poison ivy?
If you end up sleeping out in the wilderness, they recommend using plants or anything you have to make yourself a bed further off the ground to preserve body heat. Just be sure that you’re not sleeping on a pile of poison ivy before you try to get some shuteye. While poison ivy may be a nuisance in the real world, in an end of the world scenario, without readily available ointment or medications, it could leave you literally begging to be eaten by zombies just so you can stop itching already.
What specific feature should your shelter have in a zombie apocalypse that you wouldn't necessarily need in a different kind of apocolypse?
Your shelter is your first line of defense and should be something that you want to thoroughly plan out when it comes to defense and sustainability. Of course, no zombie would be able to break into a locked bank vault, but that also doesn’t mean that that’s the safest place for you considering that you’d have to keep coming and going to gather supplies anyway. There’s plenty of ways to fortify a regular house, like removing the staircase and boarding up windows, just make sure you also have these should zombies try to attack.
What antibiotic helps heal bacterial wounds?
While people are raiding the supermarket, you may want to take a trip over to the local pharmacy (provided the coast is clear and you’re not putting yourself into vital danger). Scooping up some meds for the impending apocalypse is certainly not a bad idea, as it will be harder to come across medicine the longer time goes on, as food and water can always be found in nature if you know where to look. While plenty of meds help heal wounds, this more common antibiotic is in the class of Penicillins.
What is the name of the primitive tool for starting a fire?
Of course, if you’re putting together a survival kit, you’ll want to throw in some matches, a lighter, and maybe even a piece of flint to help you start a fire. Using this primitive tool should not be your go to, but when it comes to survival, you want to have as many options under your belt as humanly possible. For this instrument, all you need is wood, along with some string (your shoelace will suffice) and a knife certainly wouldn’t hurt. You may have seen this tool before, but do you know what it’s called?