Personal Safety for Kids: Staying Safe in Different Situations

Question 1

If you get hurt and feel tired or sleepy, have trouble thinking clearly, feel sick to your tummy, or have a headache that won't go away, what might you have?

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A concussion

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A broken bone

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A cold

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The flu

Question 2

If you get lost in a public place, what's the best thing to do?

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Stay calm and find a safe place to wait for help.

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Run around and yell for help.

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Ask a stranger for help.

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Hide from everyone and wait to be found.

Question 3

Before going outside to play, what's the first thing you should do?

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Ask an adult for permission

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Run outside without telling anyone

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Go play by yourself in a hidden spot

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Talk to strangers who offer you candy

Question 4

Which of these is the worst thing to do to stay safe in the sun?

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Get a sunburn

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Wear sunscreen

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Wear a hat

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Seek shade in the hottest part of the day

Question 5

When you're playing outside and see someone you don't know, what should you do?

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Run away and tell an adult you trust.

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Ask the stranger for help.

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Smile and wave at the stranger.

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Tell the stranger your name and address.

Question 6

How can you help stop germs from spreading?

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Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.

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Wash your hands often with soap and water.

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Share food and drinks with your friends.

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Don't worry about germs, they're everywhere.

Question 7

When you're feeling hot in the sun, what's the best way to stay safe?

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Drink lots of water and wear a hat.

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Stay in the sun and don't drink water.

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Wear sunglasses and play without sunscreen.

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Stay out in the sun for as long as you want.

Question 8

To stay healthy, we need to stop germs from spreading. What's the best way to do this?

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Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow when you cough or sneeze.

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Cover your mouth and nose with your hands when you cough or sneeze.

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Don't wash your hands before eating.

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Share food and drinks with your friends.

Question 9

When playing outside in the sun, what should you wear to stay safe?

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Sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses

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Stay indoors

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Drink lots of juice

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Long pants and a long shirt

Question 10

If you get lost in a shopping mall, what's the best thing to do?

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Find a security guard or store worker for assistance.

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Ask strangers for help.

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Call your parents.

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Cry loudly to get attention.

Question 11

When playing outside, it's important to stay safe. What's something you should NOT do when playing on the playground?

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Run around without looking where you're going.

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Stay on the equipment, like the slide or the swing.

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Take turns with your friends on the equipment.

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Listen to the grown-up in charge.

Question 12

When you get lost while playing outside, what's the first thing you should do?

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Stay where you are and call for help

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Run to the street

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Ask a stranger for help

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Hide until someone finds you

Question 13

Billy was playing in the park when he got lost. What should he do to stay safe?

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Stay calm and call for help

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Run away quickly

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Talk to a stranger for help

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Hide to avoid being seen

Question 14

When playing outside on a sunny day, what are three things you can do to protect yourself from the sun?

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Wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher

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Cover up with a hat and sunglasses

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Stay in the shade during the hottest part of the day

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Stay out in the sun for as long as possible

Question 15

What is NOT a safe way to protect yourself from the sun?

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Tanning

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Wear sunscreen

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Wear sunglasses

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Stay in the shade

Question 16

What's not a good way to stop germs from spreading?

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Sharing food or drinks with a friend

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Washing our hands with soap and water

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Covering our mouths and noses when we cough or sneeze

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Getting a flu shot in the fall

Question 17

When you're sick, what's the best way to stop germs from spreading?

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Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.

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Stay home from school or work.

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Share food and drinks with friends.

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Touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with dirty hands.

Question 18

To stay healthy, it's important to stop germs from spreading. Which of these is NOT a good way to prevent germs from spreading?

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Share food and drinks with friends

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Wash our hands after we sneeze

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Stay home if we're sick

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Cover our mouths when we cough

Question 19

When you cough or sneeze, why is it important to cover your mouth and nose?

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To stop germs from spreading to others

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To keep your clothes clean

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To make you look polite

Question 20

If you get lost, what should you do?

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Stay where you are and ask for help from a trusted adult.

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Run around and shout loudly.

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Hide behind a tree.

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Keep walking until you find your home.

Question 21

To stay healthy, what's the best thing to do?

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Wash your hands with soap and water.

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Don't cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.

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Share food and drinks with your friends.

Question 22

You're playing at the park and can't find your parents. What's the best thing to do first?

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Stay where you are and ask a park worker for help.

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Run around and try to find your parents.

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Ask a stranger for help.

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Go home and wait for your parents to find you.

Question 23

To stop germs from spreading, we need to wash our hands often. What's the best way to do it?

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Rub soap for at least 20 seconds

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Use only cold water and soap

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Rinse quickly with water

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Dry your hands on a towel used by others

Question 24

If you get lost in a public place like a store or park, what should you do first?

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Find a safe place to stay, like a store counter or security guard, and ask for help from an adult you trust.

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Run around and shout for help.

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Start walking in one direction until you find someone to help you.

Question 25

Which of these is **not** a benefit of regular exercise?

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Weaker bones

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Better sleep

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Lower risk of heart problems

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More energy

Question 26

When you need help in an emergency, what number should you call?

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911

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411

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611

Question 27

What's the best way to keep your hands clean and germ-free?

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Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

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Use hand sanitizer without washing your hands

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Wipe your hands on your clothes

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Touch your face with unwashed hands

Question 28

When playing outside, what's the most important thing to do to stay safe and avoid getting hurt?

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Always ask a grown-up if it's okay to play first.

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Wear safety gear like helmets and pads when you can.

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Don't run or climb on wet or slippery surfaces.

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Only play with friends you know well.

Question 29

When talking to a stranger, what should you do if you feel scared or unsafe?

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Tell a grown-up you trust

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Walk away quickly

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Take candy from the stranger

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Share your personal information

Question 30

If you get lost in a crowded place, what's the best thing to do?

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Stay calm and ask an adult for help.

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Stay where you are and don't move.

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Run around and look for your family or friends.

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Hide until someone finds you.

Question 31

If you get lost in a public place like a park or a mall and can't find your parents or a familiar adult, what should you do?

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Find a safe place to stay and ask a trusted adult for help.

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Run around and shout for help.

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Stay where you are and wait for your parents to find you.

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Ask a stranger for help.

Question 32

When you get a small cut or scrape, what should you do first?

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Clean it with a clean tissue or cloth.

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Cover it with a Band-Aid without cleaning it.

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Rinse it with water and let it air dry.

Question 33

You're playing outside alone when a stranger approaches you. They're friendly and offer you a ride home. What's the safest thing to do?

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Run away and find an adult.

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Get in the car with the stranger.

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Stay and talk to the stranger.

Question 34

If you get lost in a store, what's the best thing to do?

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Stay where you are and ask a store worker for help.

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Ask a stranger for help.

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Call your parents on your phone.

Question 35

Which of these is **NOT** a good way to stop germs from spreading?

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Touch your face a lot

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Wash your hands often

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Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze

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Stay home if you're sick

Question 36

You're playing at the park when a stranger you don't know comes up and asks your name. What's the best thing to do?

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Walk away and tell an adult nearby.

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Tell the stranger your name and where you live.

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Yell at the stranger to go away.

Question 37

You're playing in the park when a person you don't know comes up to you and asks for your name. What should you do?

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Walk away and tell an adult what happened.

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Tell the person your name and where you live.

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Stay and talk to the person because they might be lost.

Question 38

Before playing on the monkey bars, what's the first thing you should do?

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Check if the bars are broken or rusty.

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Run and jump to grab the bars quickly.

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Ask a friend to hold your feet while you hang.

Question 39

Which food group is a great source of protein?

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Dairy and Meat

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Fruits and Vegetables

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Bread and Cereals

Question 40

What are some important water safety rules to remember when swimming in a pool or at the beach?

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If you don't know how to swim, stay in the shallow end of the pool or wear a life jacket.

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Always swim alone so you can move faster.

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It's okay to dive headfirst into the pool, even if you don't know how deep the water is.

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If you see someone struggling in the water, don't go near them or try to help.

Question 41

Which of the following situations is NOT an example of cyberbullying?

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Asking someone for help with homework.

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Sending mean or hurtful messages to someone online.

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Sharing embarrassing photos or videos of someone without their consent.

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Threatening to harm someone online.

Question 42

You're walking home from school and a stranger asks you for directions. What should you do?

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Walk away quickly without talking to the stranger.

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Stop and give the stranger detailed directions.

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Ask the stranger to walk with you to make sure you get home safely.

Question 43

You're riding your bike and come to a busy intersection. What's the safest thing to do before crossing?

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Look both ways and cross when it's clear

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Ride through quickly

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Close your eyes and hope for the best

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Cross without looking because you're impatient

Question 44

Why is it crucial to wash your hands before eating?

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To get rid of germs and dirt that can make you sick.

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To make your hands smell nice.

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To show off to your friends.

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To prevent catching a cold.

Question 45

You're home alone and the fire alarm goes off. What should you do first?

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Call 911

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Open the door to see if there's a fire

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Hide under the bed

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Run outside without checking if it's safe

Question 46

If you see something strange in your neighborhood, like a stranger hanging around your house or a parked car you don't know, what should you do?

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Tell a grown-up you trust and ask them to call the police

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Ignore it and go inside

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Call the police right away

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Go up to the person and ask what they're doing

Question 47

When you're lost or scared in a new place, who are safe adults you can ask for help?

Accepted Answer

A police officer or security guard

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A teacher or other school staff member

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A stranger who looks friendly

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Your best friend

Question 48

When we feel sad or worried for a long time, it's called feeling down. What's a good way to feel better when you're feeling down?

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Talk to a grown-up you trust, like your mom, dad, teacher, or school counselor.

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Keep it a secret and never tell anyone.

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Ignore it and hope it will go away on its own.

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Take some medicine without telling anyone.

Question 49

Which part of your body is private and should not be touched by others in public?

Accepted Answer

Private parts

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Hair

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Hands

Question 50

Where is a good place to play outside?

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In a park with a fence

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On a busy street

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In the woods

Question 51

What should you do if you see a fire?

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Tell an adult immediately

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Try to put it out yourself

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Go near it to see what's happening

Question 52

What is a good way to prevent injuries?

Accepted Answer

Wearing a helmet when riding a bike

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Running with sharp objects

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Playing near a pool without adult supervision

Question 53

What should you do if you get lost in the woods?

Accepted Answer

Stay where you are and call for help

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Panic and run around

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Keep walking in one direction

Question 54

Which of these things is NOT healthy for your body?

Accepted Answer

Smoking cigarettes

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Eating fruits and vegetables

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Getting enough sleep

Question 55

What should you do if you encounter a bully?

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Tell an adult or teacher

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Fight back

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Ignore them and hope they go away

Question 56

What emotions do people experience when they are bullied?

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Sad and frightened

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Joyful

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Courageous

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Furious

Question 57

When you're playing outside and a stranger you don't know offers you a treat, what should you do?

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Run away and tell an adult you trust.

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Take the treat and say thank you.

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Ask the stranger if they know your parents.

Question 58

Where is a safe place to play?

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In a park with a parent or trusted adult nearby

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In the middle of a busy street

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Alone in the woods

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In a dark alley

Question 59

What is the first thing you should do if you get lost?

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Stay calm and find a safe place to stay

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Run as fast as you can

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Cry and scream for help

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Hide in a bush

Question 60

Who is a safe person to talk to if someone makes you feel uncomfortable?

Accepted Answer

Your teacher or another trusted adult

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A stranger

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The person who made you feel that way

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Your best friend

Question 61

What should you do if you see a fire?

Accepted Answer

Tell a grown-up immediately

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Try to put it out yourself

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Ignore it

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Call the fire department yourself

Question 62

Which of these is a healthy way to deal with angry feelings?

Accepted Answer

Talking to a grown-up or friend about it

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Punching a wall

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Kicking objects

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Yelling at others

Question 63

What does the yellow light on a traffic signal mean?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and prepare to stop

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Stop

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Go

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Speed up

Question 64

Who is a stranger?

Accepted Answer

Someone you don't know

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Your teacher

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Your neighbor

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Your best friend's mom