Chapter 1

1. A primary objective of hunter education programs is to _____.
   a) give every hunter the same degree of skill and knowledge.
   b) ensure that everyone enjoys hunting and has an opportunity to hunt.
   c) produce knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters.
   d) none of the above.
   
   
2. Name three hunting-related projects for which the Federal Aid to Wildlife Restoration Act (Pittman-Robertson Act) provides funding.
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3. Which of these is not a source of hunter education funding?
   a) State highway departments
   b) State wildlife agencies
   c) International Hunter Education Association
   d) U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
   
   
4. Name three behaviors of a responsible hunter.
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Chapter 2

1. The three basic parts of a modern firearm are __________.
   a) cartridge, stock, and barrel.
   b) action, stock, and barrel.
   c) stock, trigger, and action.
   d) barrel, chamber, and muzzle.
   
   
2. Label the indicated parts of a bolt-action rifle.
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3. The chemical compound in ammunition that ignites the gunpowder when struck by a firing pin is the __________________.
   
   
4. The action of a firearm is made up on parts that ___________.
   a) block the trigger or hammer to prevent accidental firing.
   b) hold ammunition before it’s loaded into the chamber.
   c) load, unload, fire, and eject the cartridge or shotshell.
   d) serve as the handle of the firearm.
   
   
5. You should use only ammunition that exactly matches the caliber or gauge specifications marked on the _______________of your firearm.
   
   
6. Label the indicated parts of rifle and shotgun ammunition:
   i.___________________
   ii.__________________
   iii.__________________
   
   
7. List six types of firearm actions.
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8. A safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and ________.
   a) ensures that the firearm can never be accidentally fired.
   b) is a device that blocks the action to prevent accidental firing.
   c) is always located either inside or on the trigger guard.
   d) all of the above.
   
   
9. The most accurate sight for a firearm is the __________________________.
   
   
10. The design feature that causes a bullet to spiral, which increases accuracy and distance, is called _____________________________________.
    
    
11. ________________________________is a measure related to the diameter of the bore and the size of the shotshell designed for that bore.
    
    
12. When referring to firearms, “caliber” is ___________________________.
    a) the length of the barrel of a rifle or handgun.
    b) always expressed in hundredths of an inch.
    c) used to describe the size of a rifle bore and the size of cartridges designed for different bores.
    d) all of the above.
    
    
13. List the most common shotgun chokes.
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14. Steel shot is ______________________.
    a) lighter than lad shot, reducing velocity and distance.
    b) harder than lead, keeping pattern tighter.
    c) non-toxic, unlike lead shot that can be toxic to waterfowl.
    d) all of the above.
    
    
15. Knowing your firearm’s range is critical—is allows you to ___________________.
    a) determine whether or not you’re able to make a clean kill.
    b) make accurate shots at any distance as long as they are within your firearm’s range.
    c) know at what distances your firearm could cause injury.
    d) both a. and c.
    
    
16. Different gauge shotshells should not be mixed together because _______.
    a) once mixed, it is impossible to separate them accurately.
    b) a smaller gauge shotshell can slip past the chamber of a larger gauge gun and result in serious personal injury.
    c) a 12-gauge shotshell can be chambered into a 20-gauge shotgun and result in serious personal injury.
    d) none of the above.
    
    
17. Firearms should be stored __________________, in a ______________location, and separate from ______________________.
    

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