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