Brookline Health Department Quiz
Holiday Safety Quiz

1. Which of the following statements is a way to prevent toy related injuries to children during the holiday season?
A Discard plastic wrappings immediately
B Read labels to make sure that any potential toy is age appropriate
C Make sure all small parts are tightly secured to prevent choking hazards
D All of the above are effective ways to prevent toy related injuries
E The manufacturers inspect all the toys they make, so there is no reason to check them again.

2. Which of the following statements are true regarding Christmas trees.
A The fresher a Christmas tree is the more combustible it is
B A freshly cut tree should have sap or resin on the trunk
C Fresh trees shed more pine needles than older ones
D Indoor heating can progressively dry a Christmas tree making it more of a fire hazard
E Both b and d are correct

3. Which holiday plant is hazardous if ingested by a child or pet?
A Christmas rose
B Poinsettia
C Mistletoe
D All of the above
E None of the above

4. When setting up holiday lights one should:
A Make sure to use an ungrounded outlet 
B Use only insulated staples to prevent short circuits
C Use only lights with unfused plugs
D Both a and b
E All of the above

5.  About how many people are treated in the emergency room each year for injuries related to holiday lights, decorations, and Christmas trees?
A 3,500
B 1,100
C 10,800
D 2,000
E 20,000