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