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Imagine this: the power cuts out — and it’s not coming back for a while. No fridge, no lights, no quick trips to the store. Could you stay calm, fed, warm, and resourceful for a full seven days without modern conveniences?
This quiz will test your off-grid readiness and help you spot the gaps in your self-sufficiency game. Tally up your answers (A, B, C, or D) and check your result at the end. Be honest — it’s not about perfection, it’s about preparation!
1. The power just went out. What’s your first move?
A) Light some candles and continue your evening like nothing happened.
B) Check the breaker, then text a neighbor to see if it's just you.
C) Panic and open the fridge to make sure the food is okay.
D) Fire up your backup solar or generator system.
2. It’s day two, and you’re out of bread. What do you do?
A) Bake some with your stored flour and starter.
B) Toast something from the freezer before it thaws.
C) Look for crackers or snacks in the cupboard.
D) Grind grains and bake over an outdoor stove.
3. The sun is setting. How do you light up your space?
A) Use oil lamps or rechargeable solar lights.
B) Light a bunch of candles.
C) Use your phone’s flashlight.
D) You built a lighting system powered by off-grid energy.
4. Your water supply is limited. What’s your plan?
A) Switch to stored rainwater or use filtered well water.
B) Boil water before drinking.
C) Keep using tap water and hope it keeps flowing.
D) Set up your rain catchment and filtration system.
5. You’re craving something warm to eat. How do you cook?
A) On your wood stove, gas stove, or solar oven.
B) You’ve got a camp stove tucked away somewhere…
C) Cold cereal will do for now.
D) You’ve got an entire outdoor cooking setup ready.
6. Your phone battery is dying. What’s your backup plan?
A) Plug into your solar power bank.
B) Try to conserve the last bit of battery and turn off apps.
C) Drive to the next town to charge it.
D) You’ve got hand-crank chargers and off-grid comms ready.
7. It’s freezing cold. How do you stay warm without electric heat?
A) Use your wood stove or indoor-safe propane heater.
B) Pile on the blankets and wear layers.
C) Boil water and hug a hot water bottle.
D) Your home is designed for passive heat retention and backup warmth.
8. You’re low on food. What do you eat?
A) Meals from your canned goods and root cellar.
B) Soup made from pantry basics.
C) Whatever’s still in the fridge.
D) Forage or harvest something fresh from your garden.
9. You need to wash dishes and laundry. How do you handle it?
A) Use basin washing and biodegradable soap with minimal water.
B) Wait until the water comes back.
C) Use paper plates and put off laundry.
D) Hand-wash with greywater and sun-dry everything.
10. The kids (or guests) are getting restless. How do you keep them occupied?
A) Bust out board games and crafts by lantern light.
B) Let them play outside or help with chores.
C) Hope their devices still have some charge left.
D) You have a whole off-grid entertainment kit ready to go.
RESULTS: Can YOU Survive a Week Off-Grid?
Mostly A’s – The Weekend Warrior
You’re more prepared than most! You’ve got a solid setup and a calm approach to unexpected outages. With a few more long-term tweaks, you could thrive completely off-grid.
Mostly B’s – The Almost-Ready Adapter
You’ve got the mindset and some resources, but you’d be stretched if things went beyond a few days. A little planning and practice will go a long way!
Mostly C’s – The Urban Survivor
You're used to on-demand living and might struggle without power, but you’re resourceful and curious. Start learning some core homestead skills and build a basic preparedness kit.
Mostly D’s – The Off-Grid Legend
You were made for this life. Whether it’s day 7 or day 70, you’ve built systems that keep you running smoothly no matter what. Others look to you for guidance — and rightly so.
Share your result below!
Were you surprised? Inspired? Terrified? Let’s talk preparedness! If you found some weak spots, what’s your next step toward improving your self-sufficiency? Share your goals, setups, and tips — we’re all learning together!
This quiz will test your off-grid readiness and help you spot the gaps in your self-sufficiency game. Tally up your answers (A, B, C, or D) and check your result at the end. Be honest — it’s not about perfection, it’s about preparation!
1. The power just went out. What’s your first move?
A) Light some candles and continue your evening like nothing happened.
B) Check the breaker, then text a neighbor to see if it's just you.
C) Panic and open the fridge to make sure the food is okay.
D) Fire up your backup solar or generator system.
2. It’s day two, and you’re out of bread. What do you do?
A) Bake some with your stored flour and starter.
B) Toast something from the freezer before it thaws.
C) Look for crackers or snacks in the cupboard.
D) Grind grains and bake over an outdoor stove.
3. The sun is setting. How do you light up your space?
A) Use oil lamps or rechargeable solar lights.
B) Light a bunch of candles.
C) Use your phone’s flashlight.
D) You built a lighting system powered by off-grid energy.
4. Your water supply is limited. What’s your plan?
A) Switch to stored rainwater or use filtered well water.
B) Boil water before drinking.
C) Keep using tap water and hope it keeps flowing.
D) Set up your rain catchment and filtration system.
5. You’re craving something warm to eat. How do you cook?
A) On your wood stove, gas stove, or solar oven.
B) You’ve got a camp stove tucked away somewhere…
C) Cold cereal will do for now.
D) You’ve got an entire outdoor cooking setup ready.
6. Your phone battery is dying. What’s your backup plan?
A) Plug into your solar power bank.
B) Try to conserve the last bit of battery and turn off apps.
C) Drive to the next town to charge it.
D) You’ve got hand-crank chargers and off-grid comms ready.
7. It’s freezing cold. How do you stay warm without electric heat?
A) Use your wood stove or indoor-safe propane heater.
B) Pile on the blankets and wear layers.
C) Boil water and hug a hot water bottle.
D) Your home is designed for passive heat retention and backup warmth.
8. You’re low on food. What do you eat?
A) Meals from your canned goods and root cellar.
B) Soup made from pantry basics.
C) Whatever’s still in the fridge.
D) Forage or harvest something fresh from your garden.
9. You need to wash dishes and laundry. How do you handle it?
A) Use basin washing and biodegradable soap with minimal water.
B) Wait until the water comes back.
C) Use paper plates and put off laundry.
D) Hand-wash with greywater and sun-dry everything.
10. The kids (or guests) are getting restless. How do you keep them occupied?
A) Bust out board games and crafts by lantern light.
B) Let them play outside or help with chores.
C) Hope their devices still have some charge left.
D) You have a whole off-grid entertainment kit ready to go.
RESULTS: Can YOU Survive a Week Off-Grid?Mostly A’s – The Weekend Warrior
You’re more prepared than most! You’ve got a solid setup and a calm approach to unexpected outages. With a few more long-term tweaks, you could thrive completely off-grid.
Mostly B’s – The Almost-Ready Adapter
You’ve got the mindset and some resources, but you’d be stretched if things went beyond a few days. A little planning and practice will go a long way!
Mostly C’s – The Urban Survivor
You're used to on-demand living and might struggle without power, but you’re resourceful and curious. Start learning some core homestead skills and build a basic preparedness kit.
Mostly D’s – The Off-Grid Legend
You were made for this life. Whether it’s day 7 or day 70, you’ve built systems that keep you running smoothly no matter what. Others look to you for guidance — and rightly so.
Share your result below!Were you surprised? Inspired? Terrified? Let’s talk preparedness! If you found some weak spots, what’s your next step toward improving your self-sufficiency? Share your goals, setups, and tips — we’re all learning together!
. If it is just me, I should probably know about it. 
