How to use hollowed-out wood or bark as cooking vessels - Quiz
  • 1. What type of wood is generally considered best for making cooking vessels due to its low resin content?
A) Hardwoods like maple or oak
B) Treated lumber
C) Softwoods like pine or fir
D) Any wood is fine
  • 2. Why is removing bark important when making a cooking vessel?
A) To make the vessel lighter
B) It's purely aesthetic
C) To attract animals
D) To prevent contamination and improve heat transfer
  • 3. What is the primary method for waterproofing a wooden cooking vessel?
A) Charring the interior
B) Covering with plastic
C) Painting with lacquer
D) Applying glue
  • 4. Why does charring help waterproof wood?
A) It adds flavor
B) It makes the wood more flammable
C) It creates a carbon layer that resists water absorption
D) It makes the wood lighter
  • 5. What heat source is generally recommended for using wooden cooking vessels?
A) A blowtorch
B) Direct flames
C) A microwave oven
D) Indirect heat, like hot stones or embers
  • 6. What is a safe distance to keep the wooden vessel from direct flames?
A) Several inches
B) One inch
C) It doesn't matter
D) Direct contact is fine
  • 7. What type of food is best suited for cooking in a wooden vessel?
A) Meat directly on the wood
B) Oily foods for frying
C) Dry foods like bread
D) Water-based foods like soups or stews
  • 8. Adding hot stones to the inside of the wood vessel is a form of?
A) Conduction
B) Osmosis
C) Convection
D) Radiation
  • 9. How can you test a newly made wooden cooking vessel for leaks?
A) Shake it vigorously
B) Drop it from a height
C) Fill it with water and observe
D) Set it on fire
  • 10. What can be used to seal small cracks in a wooden vessel?
A) Concrete
B) Metal staples
C) Clay or plant fibers
D) Super glue
  • 11. Why is it important to avoid using resinous wood like pine?
A) It's too hard to carve
B) It's too heavy
C) Resin can contaminate the food
D) It burns too slowly
  • 12. What preservation technique is helpful after each use of a wooden cooking vessel?
A) Leaving it soaking in water
B) Coating with oil
C) Thorough drying
D) Storing in a plastic bag
  • 13. When using bark as a cooking vessel, which side should face inwards (towards the food)?
A) Either side is fine
B) Doesn't matter if it's bark
C) The outer bark
D) The inner bark
  • 14. What is a potential danger of over-charring the inside of a wooden vessel?
A) Nothing, charring is always good
B) Weakening the structure
C) Making it taste better
D) Making it stronger
  • 15. What technique allows the water to boil without burning the wood?
A) The wood gets stronger when it is wet
B) The wood is flame retardant
C) The water acts as a heat sink
D) The flame toughens the wood up
  • 16. Why is it important to monitor the cooking process carefully?
A) To make it taste better
B) So the food doesn't overcook
C) Doesn't need to be monitored
D) To prevent the vessel from burning
  • 17. How can you support a wooden cooking vessel over a fire?
A) Holding it directly over the flames
B) Burying it in the coals
C) Using rocks or a tripod
D) Hanging it with plastic rope
  • 18. What natural material can be used to insulate the outside of the wooden vessel?
A) Gasoline
B) Clay
C) Tin Foil
D) Asbestos
  • 19. What is the biggest factor that can lead to burning of your hollowed out vessel?
A) Charring of the interior of the vessel.
B) Cooking the food for long periods of time.
C) Cooking the food over high heat.
D) Cooking the food with no water in the vessel.
  • 20. When using hot stones to heat water, what should be done to the stones before they are put in water?
A) The stones should be doused with cooking oil.
B) The stones should be placed in a refrigerator.
C) The stones should be placed in a freezer.
D) The stones should be rinsed to remove ash and soot
  • 21. When charring a vessel, what color should it be after?
A) Dark Brown
B) White
C) Green
D) Red
  • 22. What can be used to transfer the hot stones?
A) A plastic bag
B) A piece of cloth
C) Bare hands
D) Tongs
  • 23. What happens when soft wood comes into contact with fire?
A) It becomes waterproof.
B) It ignites quickly
C) It repels the flames
D) It hardens and becomes stronger
  • 24. Can you cook acidic foods in these types of vessels?
A) They will taste better than usual
B) Only if the interior has been treated with chemicals
C) Yes, but monitor the vessel closely
D) No, they will corrode the wood
  • 25. What is an alternative to hollowing the wood to create the space for the food?
A) Placing the food in a plastic bag.
B) Weaving a basket out of bark
C) Putting it on the roots of the bark
D) Placing the food on the outside of the bark
  • 26. Which is the most important safety measure while cooking in this type of vessel?
A) Cook over high heat.
B) Keep a close eye on the food.
C) Taste the food as you cook.
D) Keep the vessel away from flames and monitor the water level.
  • 27. How to minimize soot build-up on the outside of the vessel?
A) Ensure that the vessel isn't directly heated by the fire
B) Coat the vessel with a layer of oil
C) Coat the vessel with a layer of butter
D) Bury the vessel in the coals
  • 28. What should you do if your wood vessel starts leaking during cooking?
A) Continue cooking until the food is done.
B) Add more water to dilute the leaks.
C) Set the vessel on fire.
D) Remove it from the heat source and let it cool before patching it.
  • 29. When is it safe to touch the heated stones with your bare hands?
A) When the stones are black
B) When the stones are red hot
C) When the stones are cool
D) Never
  • 30. How should you dispose of the ashes?
A) Away from the cooking area and in a responsible manner.
B) By burying them in the ground.
C) In the vessel
D) By throwing them in the river.
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