Unsure how to alert user properly

//Healed by the Bush game asks player 5 questions, then ranks player in the end
var totalCorrect =''; 

var answerOne = prompt('What aromatic vegetable can be used to prevent and even REVERSE heart disease? It\'s also an effective vampire deterrent.');

var answerTwo = prompt('What sticky substance has been used for centuries to treat an astonishing number of ailments: From colds to allergies to diabetes prevention? If you attempt to take this from Winnie the Pooh, he will eat you.');

var answerThree = prompt('This common citrus fruit fights cancer, prevents wrinkles and is excellent for liver detoxification. If you suck on this, you\'ll make a sour pucker face.');

var answerFour = prompt('This potent anit-inflammatory has a proven track record over 2,000 years old in traditional Chinese medicine and is more effective than otc pain meds at relieving cramps(Yes ladies!). Red-heads are sometimes called this instead.');

var answerFive = prompt('Ancient civilizations used this powerful spice as a brain tonic. It eliminates mental fatigue, alieviates anxiety and depression and improves concentration. Rhymes with "hut egg"');

if (answerOne.toUpperCase() === 'GARLIC') {
  totalCorrect = 1;
} else {
  totalCorrect < 5;
  alert('Sorry try again');
}

if (totalCorrect === 1 && answerTwo.toUpperCase() === 'HONEY') {
  totalCorrect = 2;
} else {
  totalCorrect < 4;
  alert('Answer no good');
}

if (totalCorrect === 2 && answerThree.toUpperCase() === 'LEMON') {
  totalCorrect = 3;
} else {
  totalCorrect < 3;
  alert('Sorry, that\'s incorrect');
}

if (totalCorrect === 3 && answerFour.toUpperCase() === 'GINGER') {
  totalCorrect = 4;
} else {
  totalCorrect < 2;
  alert('Maybe try google for a clue?');
}

if (totalCorrect === 4 && answerFive.toUpperCase() === 'NUTMEG') {
  totalCorrect = 5;
} else {
  totalCorrect < 1;
  alert('Wrong. And I was worried this quiz was too easy...');
}

if (totalCorrect === 5) {
  alert('You aced every question like a BOSS.');
  document.write('<h2>Congratulations! You\'ve earned the Gold Crown and are well on your way to becoming a Healer by the Bush!</h2>');
}

else if (totalCorrect >= 3) {
  document.write('<h2>Getting closer! You\'ve earned the Silver Crown.</h2>');
} 

else if (totalCorrect >= 1) {
  document.write('<h2>A little more studying will do you good. You\'ve earned the Bronze Crown.</h2>');
} 

else {
  totalCorrect === 0
  alert('Aye aye aye...You missed every question.');
  document.write('<h2>As said in the 20th century, hit the books! You\'ll do better next time.</h2>');
}