1. You probably already know that the direction you fly can influence the severity of your jet lag. But which direction generally produces the worst jet lag?

a. West
b. East
c. South
d. North

2. Which of these is a good way to counter the effects of jet lag?

a. Keep your watch set on the time back home
b. Take a long nap as soon as you arrive
c. Have a few alcoholic drinks on the plane so you'll relax and sleep
d. None of the above

3. If you're in Scotland and need an ambulance, you can call 911. True or false?

True
False

4. If your health insurance plan covers doctor's bills and hospital stays overseas, buying a supplementary insurance policy for travelers is a waste of money. True or false?

True
False

5. Boiling drinking water is considered the safest way to avoid getting traveler's diarrhea from contaminated water. Which of the following is another reliable method?

a. Treating the water with iodine
b. Freezing the water to make ice
c. Drinking bottled water
d. All of the above

6. If you're trying to avoid motion sickness on a flight, which seat should you ask for?

a. A seat toward the back of the plane
b. A seat over the wings
c. A seat toward the front of the plane
d. No seat is better than any other

7. To lower your chances of contracting malaria and other blood-borne diseases, which is the best strategy for warding off insect bites?

a. Use scented hair sprays, deodorants, and soaps, which repel insects
b. Wear dark clothing
c. Swim only in freshwater ponds and lakes
d. None of the above

8. Which of the following vaccinations should every traveler have before going abroad?

a. Tetanus/diphtheria
b. Cholera
c. Hepatitis A
d. All of the above

9. If you get sick in a foreign country, the U.S. embassy or consulate can help with which of the following?

a. Alerting your family and friends back home to your condition
b. Locating an English-speaking doctor or an appropriate medical facility
c. Getting emergency funds transferred from the United States
d. All of the above