Check your answers to the Challenge Two Questions to see how you
scored.
1. This question will test your memory of a safety tip from the first
Challenge. This time, let's say your family is on summer vacation,
and two friends came with you. The three of you go to a lake,
and your friends decide to begin their swim by diving off a big
log. You ...
a) Say nothing and wait your turn.
b) Don't dive off the log yourself, but keep quiet while they
do.
c) Warn your friends not to dive unless they check the water first
by wading in.
d) Be the first to dive in.
The correct answer is:
c) Warn your friends not to dive unless
they check the water first by wading in.
It's important to check the water first before diving. It may be shallow,
or rocks or logs might be hidden beneath the surface, and you
could seriously injure your head and spinal cord. Always check
the water first by wading in.
Did
you know?
Drowning is a major cause of death for kids and teens 3-19 years
old.
2.
Your _______ is made up of the brain and spinal cord. (Find
the answer.)
a) Limbic system
b) Thoracic
c) Central nervous system
d) Sacral
The correct answer is:
c) Central nervous system
3.
You're walking home from school, which your parents say is OK
as long as you cross busy streets at the light. But today you're
late and don't want to take time getting to the light. You think
that crossing the street between two cars parked nearby would
be quicker. You decide to ...
a) Look both ways to make sure there's no traffic before you cross
between the parked cars.
b) Cross as quickly as you can by dashing into the street from
between the parked cars.
c) Take a few extra minutes and cross with the light at the crosswalk.
d) Walk a little farther and cross the street where there aren't
parked cars along the curb but wheret> traffic is heaviest.
The correct answer is:
c) Take a few extra minutes and cross
with the light at the crosswalk.
t's difficult for drivers to see a person who darts into the street
from between two parked cars--especially if that person is small.
You could end up paying a high price for your impatience. So be
sure to cross at a light or crosswalk if one is nearby. Otherwise,
be sure to stop and look left, right, and left again before crossing.
Did you know?
About 66 percent of pedestrian deaths among kids 12 and younger
happen between 3 and 6 p.m.
4.You're listening to CDs at a friend's house when his mom makes
a quick trip to the store. Your friend tells you that while she's
gone you can both shoot targets in his backyard with his dad's
handgun. You ...
a) Tell him his idea sounds cool and race him to the gun cabinet.
b) Know it's dangerous but go along with it because you don't
want to seem scared.
c) Don't fire the gun yourself but decide to watch him shoot because
he says he's done it before.
d) Try to talk him out of it. If he still insists on playing with
the gun, go home immediately.
The correct answer is:
d) Try to talk him out of it. If he still
insists on playing with the gun, go home immediately.
Did you know?
A gun at home is 43 times more likely to kill a family member
or friend than an intruder.
5. These small bones form the spinal column and help to protect the
spinal cord. (Find the answer.)
a) Cerebrospinal
b) Vertebrae
c) Hippocampus
d) Cervical
The correct answer is:
b) Vertebrae
Did
you know?
A serious spinal cord injury can prevent the brain's messages
from going past the point of injury. That's why some people are
paralyzed and can never move their arms or legs again.
6. You always wear your bicycle helmet when you ride. One day,
you notice a small crack in it, and that it's lost chunks of styrofoam
and doesn't fit anymore. You ...
a) Don't bother telling your parents because you're sure you'll
get a new helmet for your birthday in six months.
b) Stop wearing your helmet when you ride.
c) Tell your parents that you need a new helmet because yours
is unsafe.
d) Give your old helmet to your younger brother for him to wear
while riding.
The correct answer is:
c) Tell your parents that you need a new
helmet because yours is unsafe.
A cracked helmet or one that is missing chunks of styrofoam will
not protect your head if you crash. And if your helmet doesn't
fit, how can it protect you?
7. The part of your brain where information about hearing and vision
is relayed. (Find the answer.)
a) Cerebrum
b) Cerebral Cortex
c) Thalamus
d) Midbrain
The correct answer is:
d) Midbrain
8. You're up to bat at the beginning of softball practice. Your team's
coach hasn't arrived yet, so most of your teammates aren't wearing
batting helmets. You ...
a) Don't want to be different so you don't wear yours either.
b) Don't wear your helmet and make fun of those who do.
c) Wear your helmet and know you're using common sense.
d) Wear your helmet and yell back at a teammate who calls you
a wimp.
The correct answer is:
c) Wear your helmet and know you're using
common sense.
9. One of your classmates likes to nose through your school desk
when you're not around. Finally you catch her in the act. You
...
a) Are bugged with her, but you don't say anything because she's
really popular.
b) Tell her privately how you feel. If that doesn't help, you
tell your teacher about it.
c) Tell her that you're going to tell all your classmates bad
things about her.
d) Get even by messing up her desk.
The correct answer is:
b) Tell her privately how you feel. If
that doesn't help, you tell your teacher about it.
Threats and paybacks don't solve problems. Neither does fighting or violence.
It's best to talk things over when you can. And remember to seek
help from adults-especially if you think things might get violent.
10.
After a brain injury, people can experience the following: (Find
the answer.)
a) Memory problems
b) Speech problems
c) Behavior problems
d) All of the above
The correct answer is:
d) All of the above
People can also have problems seeing or hearing, walking, moving their
arms or legs, or even holding a pencil.
11. You hop into the backseat of a car to go to a movie with some
friends. You notice that one of your friends isn't wearing her
seat belt. You ...
a) Don't say anything because you think it's none of your business.
b) Tell her to buckle up. But when she says she's more comfortable
without it, you unbuckle your seat belt too.
c) Strongly encourage her to buckle up right away.
d) Pretend you don't notice because you're all too busy saying
hi.
The correct answer is:
c) Strongly encourage her to buckle up
right away.
Remember
that Oregon law says everyone must wear seat belts when riding
in a car.
Did
you know?
In 1997, car crashes were responsible for nearly 64 percent of
all head and spinal cord injuries in Oregon that happened to 15-
to 24-year-olds.
12.
Your brain is surrounded and protected by ________ fluid. (Find
the answer.)
a) Cerebral cortex
b) Cerebrospinal
c) Corpus callosum
d) Cerebrum
The correct answer is:
b) Cerebrospinal
13.
Think First Oregon teaches students how to stay safe while they're. . .
a) Getting into trouble.
b) Getting out of trouble.
c) Making dangerous choices.
d) Having fun.
The correct answer is:
d) Having fun.
