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