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