In addition to the rifle, what other protective tool did Chris obtain?

• A. Rifle
• B. Machete
• C. Knife
• D. Pistol

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is why a versatile wilderness tool complements a rifle for protection and practical survival tasks. A machete isn’t just a big cutting blade; it’s a multi-use instrument that helps you handle the environment—clearing dense brush, chopping firewood, and shaping or building shelter. In rugged terrain, these tasks come up constantly, and a longer, rugged blade provides reach and leverage you don’t get with a smaller knife. Pairing a machete with a rifle gives Chris both a long-range option for defense and a close-quarters, all-purpose tool for daily survival challenges. That combination makes the machete the logical extra protective tool to obtain.