A) Adding water to the fibers. B) Twisting the fibers together. C) Gathering and preparing the fibers. D) Applying wax to the finished cord.
A) Brittleness B) Flexibility C) Length D) Strength
A) To add a scent to the fibers. B) To make the fibers waterproof. C) To separate the fibers from the plant stalk. D) To make the fibers more colorful.
A) Air frying B) Water retting C) Freezing D) Fire retting
A) Dyeing the fibers a specific color. B) Twisting the fibers to create a continuous strand. C) Soaking the fibers in a special solution. D) Cutting the fibers to a specific length.
A) To increase the strength and thickness of the cord. B) To make the cord more flexible. C) To make the cord lighter. D) To change the color of the cord.
A) Same direction B) Opposite direction C) Upwards direction D) Random direction
A) Overhand knot B) Figure eight knot C) Clove hitch D) Bowline
A) Makes the fibers stronger B) Keeps tension even and prevents unraveling C) Adds color to the cordage D) Reduces friction
A) Plying B) Hackling C) Spinning D) Retting
A) Rose bush B) Flax C) Nettle D) Hemp
A) The pith is weak and degrades easily. B) The pith makes the fibers too heavy. C) The pith changes the color of the fibers. D) The pith is poisonous.
A) Removes thorns from the plant. B) Allows for greater control and continuous spinning. C) Makes the fibers more waterproof. D) Increases the speed of retting.
A) Makes the cordage lighter. B) Makes the cordage more flexible. C) Changes the color of the cordage. D) Increases water resistance and durability.
A) Bright sunlight B) Extreme cold C) Humidity D) High altitude
A) The strands spiral upward to the left. B) The strands are braided together. C) The strands are tied in a knot. D) The strands spiral upward to the right.
A) Fiber collected from the inner bark of a plant. B) Fiber collected from the leaves of a plant. C) Fiber collected from the fruit of a plant. D) Fiber collected from the roots of a plant.
A) To change the color of the cord. B) To make the process faster. C) To create a uniform and strong cord. D) To make the cord lighter.
A) A tool used for retting. B) A type of knot used in cordage. C) A braid or plait of three or more strands. D) A single strand of twisted fiber.
A) Makes the cordage more resistant to fire. B) Increased strength of the cordage. C) Camouflage in certain environments. D) Makes the cordage lighter.
A) Leaf fiber B) Root fiber C) Seed fiber D) Bast fiber
A) Twisting the fibers to create cordage B) Removing the outer layer of a plant stalk C) Dyeing the fibers D) Adding water to soften the fibers
A) Color B) Taste C) Smell D) Tensile strength
A) The cordage will change color. B) The cordage will unravel easily. C) The cordage will become stronger. D) The cordage will become lighter.
A) Computer cables B) Car tires C) Fishing nets D) Electrical wiring
A) Spinning fibers into cordage B) Dyeing fibers a specific color C) Soaking fibers in water D) Separating fibers from woody material using a scutching knife or machine
A) To make the fibers easier to dye. B) To make the fibers lighter. C) To prevent mold and rot. D) To make the fibers more flexible.
A) Selection and Preparation of fibers B) Spinning and Plying Techniques C) All of these factors D) Environmental conditions where cordage is stored
A) Softens the fibers B) Increases water resistance and durability C) Reduces the risk of splinters D) Acts as a natural dye
A) The brand of wax used to coat the finished cordage B) The amount of water used in retting C) The amount of fibers used and the tightness of the twist D) The location of the plant harvested |