1. To avoid cold viruses you should

a. Wash your hands frequently
b. Avoid kissing anyone with a cold
c. Get a flu shot

2. If you feel a cold coming on -- runny nose, scratchy throat, coughing -- you should head to the doctor for antibiotics. True or false?

True
False

3. A cold virus can survive on a surface such as a doorknob for

a. Several minutes
b. Several hours
c. Several days
d. Indefinitely

4. If you get a cold early in the season, you'll be protected for the rest of the season. True or false?

True
False

5. Cold sufferers are most contagious to others

a. The first day they show symptoms
b. The first three days of a cold
c. The day before they show symptoms
d. During the entire cold

6. Once you've recovered from a cold, you should throw out your toothbrush to avoid reinfecting yourself. True or false?

True
False

7. Faced with a selection of cold remedies at the drugstore, your best bet is to choose a multisymptom product that includes an antihistamine, decongestant, cough suppressant, fever reducer, and pain reliever. True or false?

True
False

8. If you've had a cold for a week and are now feeling pain in your teeth or when you bend over, you should

a. Ignore it. You just have a particularly nasty cold.
b. Go to the doctor; you may have a sinus infection that requires antibiotics
c. Double up on your pain medication

9. Taking extra vitamin C during the cold season is the only proven way to help you avoid getting a cold. True or false?

True
False