How to make paper
  • 1. What is the primary ingredient in paper?
A) Ground minerals
B) Cellulose fibers
C) Synthetic polymers
D) Animal hides
  • 2. Where does cellulose most commonly come from for papermaking?
A) Glass
B) Plastic
C) Wood
D) Metal
  • 3. What is the first step in the papermaking process after obtaining raw materials?
A) Pulping
B) Drying
C) Bleaching
D) Pressing
  • 4. What is the purpose of pulping?
A) Removing water
B) Adding color
C) Separating cellulose fibers
D) Strengthening the paper
  • 5. Which type of pulping uses chemicals to dissolve lignin?
A) Mechanical pulping
B) Recycled pulping
C) Chemical pulping
D) Hand pulping
  • 6. What is lignin?
A) A strengthening agent
B) A type of cellulose
C) A binding substance in wood
D) A paper dye
  • 7. What is the purpose of bleaching pulp?
A) To whiten the pulp
B) To add texture
C) To strengthen the fibers
D) To remove moisture
  • 8. What is the name of the screen used to form a sheet of paper?
A) Pressing screen
B) Pulping vat
C) Mould and deckle
D) Drying rack
  • 9. What is 'couching' in papermaking?
A) Transferring the sheet from the mould to felt
B) The process of pulping
C) Adding color to the paper
D) Removing wrinkles from the paper
  • 10. What is the purpose of pressing the paper?
A) To add texture
B) To add color
C) To strengthen the fibers
D) To remove water
  • 11. How is paper typically dried?
A) Submerging in water
B) Freezing
C) Using microwaves
D) Air drying or using heated rollers
  • 12. What is 'sizing' in papermaking?
A) Adding substances to control ink absorbency
B) Strengthening the paper
C) Cutting the paper to size
D) Adding color to the paper
  • 13. What is a watermark?
A) A paper measurement tool
B) A design pressed into the paper during formation
C) A method of paper recycling
D) A type of paper stain
  • 14. What is calendaring?
A) Smoothing the paper's surface
B) Adding texture to the paper
C) Cutting the paper
D) Drying the paper
  • 15. Which of these is NOT a common additive in papermaking?
A) Fillers
B) Dyes
C) Sugar
D) Clay
  • 16. Why are fillers added to paper?
A) To make the paper stronger
B) To improve opacity and smoothness
C) To make the paper waterproof
D) To make the paper more absorbent
  • 17. What is the basis weight of paper?
A) Thickness of a single sheet
B) Size of a single sheet
C) Weight of a ream of paper
D) Color of the paper
  • 18. What is a ream of paper?
A) 1000 sheets
B) 500 sheets
C) 250 sheets
D) 100 sheets
  • 19. What type of paper is commonly used for newspapers?
A) Photo paper
B) Cardstock
C) Newsprint
D) Bond paper
  • 20. What type of paper is commonly used for printing documents?
A) Kraft paper
B) Tissue paper
C) Newsprint
D) Bond paper
  • 21. What does GSM stand for in relation to paper?
A) Graded standard material
B) General sheet measurement
C) Grams per square meter
D) Grams per sheet material
  • 22. What is the environmental benefit of using recycled paper?
A) Increases air pollution
B) Uses more energy
C) Reduces deforestation
D) Increases water usage
  • 23. What is deckle edge paper?
A) Paper with a feathered, uneven edge
B) Paper used for painting
C) Paper with a glossy finish
D) Paper made from recycled materials
  • 24. What role does water play in papermaking?
A) Provides the paper's texture
B) Strengthens the fibers directly
C) Carries and suspends the fibers
D) Adds color to the paper
  • 25. Which of the following can be used to create decorative paper?
A) Plastic beads
B) Flowers and leaves
C) Metal shavings
D) Sand
  • 26. What is the main advantage of using a Fourdrinier machine?
A) Continuous paper production
B) Handmade paper aesthetic
C) Smaller paper sizes
D) Environmentally friendly paper
  • 27. What is the function of a dandy roll?
A) To cut the paper into sheets
B) To add color to the pulp
C) To impress watermarks and textures
D) To dry the paper quickly
  • 28. Why is the pH level of paper important for archival purposes?
A) Neutral pH is irrelevant
B) Alkaline paper fades faster
C) pH level affects the paper's strength
D) Acidic paper degrades over time
  • 29. What type of paper is best for watercolor painting?
A) Newsprint
B) Paper with high cotton content
C) Thin tissue paper
D) Glossy paper
  • 30. What is Kraft paper known for?
A) Its strength and durability
B) Its smooth, glossy surface
C) Its delicate texture
D) Its bright white color
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