Test yourself with this helpful little quiz to determine if you need to study the Zombie Survival Guide before our next outbreak:
1. Which of these weapons is the best all-purpose primary weapon to keep handy for a close quarters zombie elimination:
a. Grenade, b. .22 caliber rimfire weapon, c. crossbow, d. crowbar
2. which of the following locations is the most defensible choice of "fortresses" against a long term zombie siege:
a. hospital building b.military complex c. Your home's basement d. police station e. shopping mall
3. True or False: a zombie can climb up a ladder
4. True or False: a zombie can reanimate after being frozen solid
5. True or False: zombies are afraid of fire
Answers: 1. d crowbar 2. b. military complex 3. False 4. True 5. False
This quiz doesn't even begin to cover the topics explored in the ZSG, but my friend if you answered even one of those five questions incorrectly, it signals that you do indeed have some serious gaps in your knowledge. The ZSG is a good primer for preparing yourself for that inevitable day when the undead rise with an insatiable appetite for fresh human flesh; not a complete education by any means, but it will point you in the right direction for further educating and training yourself in the event of Class1, 2, and/or 3 outbreaks. At the very least, the ZSG outlines some indispensable plans as well as supply and equipment lists for various survival and tactical scenarios.
The final section of the book contains synopses of recorded zombie attacks thoughout history. From @ 60,000 BC in Central Africa to 2002 AD U.S. Virgin Islands, the stories of more than fifty documented attacks and outbreaks are summarized here chronologically for our convenience. What we can learn from reading this section is how various people either survived or failed to eliminate their zombies. Knowing what worked (and what didn't) can give us greater understanding of our undead foe. It also underscores the importance of following the recommendations outlined in previous chapters of the ZSG to prevent the further spread of the virus (oh, you didn't even know it was a virus? Then you're really in deep without this book!).
A footnote to scriptwriters here: many needless deaths - and undeaths - may have been prevented if so many Hollywood zombie movies had not spread misinformation among the world's population. IF you wish to better serve mankind, as well as write a logistically accurate zombie screenplay, you should consider using the ZSG as your production "bible". Just a thought...
If you are the type of person who believes in readying for emergencies such as fires and earthquakes, then why wouldn't you safeguard yourself and your loved ones against the statistically realistic possibility of zombie attacks. Absolutely every home should have a copy the Zombie Survival Guide!
-Andrea, aka Merribelle
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Zombies!!!! Who doesn’t love zombies!!
This book is amazing for anyone who is into zombies and the lore. It goes into depth on how to survive an apocalypse. Of course, apocalypses aren’t real but the way Max Brooks writes in here makes it seem like it could be real and the advice and survival tips he gives us makes so much sense. Makes me feel like I’m ready to take on a zombie apocalypse! I’ve also had this book for about a year or two & it’s still in mint condition!
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