A) Possum B) Sheep C) Fox D) Rabbit
A) Washing the fur B) Skinning the possum C) Cutting the hide D) Tanning the hide
A) Repeatedly stretching and working the hide B) Applying chemical softeners C) Boiling the hide D) Freezing the hide
A) Cotton thread B) Sinew or plant fiber C) Metal wire D) Nylon thread
A) Depends on the pattern B) Fur side out C) Alternating fur sides D) Fur side in
A) To add decorative patterns B) To provide extra warmth and comfort C) To change the color D) To make it more waterproof
A) Glass shards B) Plastic beads C) Ochre or natural dyes D) Metal studs
A) Backstitch B) Chain stitch C) Running stitch D) Overcast stitch
A) Awl B) Scissors C) Screwdriver D) Hammer
A) In a dry, well-ventilated place B) Near a fire C) In direct sunlight D) In a plastic bag
A) They represent identity, connection to land, and status B) They are used as currency C) They are only worn by children D) They are solely for protection from the elements
A) Burning off the flesh B) Scraping away the excess flesh and fat C) Using acid D) Washing with soap and water
A) All possum skins are the same size B) Only large skins are suitable C) Only small skins are suitable D) Varies depending on the desired cloak size
A) Bark or leaves containing tannins B) Sugar C) Salt D) Vinegar
A) Several weeks or months B) One week C) A few hours D) One day
A) To change its color B) To remove the smell C) To make it softer D) To help preserve and waterproof it
A) Varies depending on size, but many skins. B) Three C) One D) Two
A) Spring B) Summer C) Traditionally, during colder months when fur is thicker. D) Doesn't matter
A) Washing the hide B) Cutting the hide to size C) Softening and preparing the hide for use D) Adding decorative elements
A) Fat prevents the tanning agents from penetrating the skin B) Fat makes the skin too heavy C) Fat makes the skin smell bad D) Fat attracts insects
A) It is cheaper than synthetic thread B) It is biodegradable and readily available in nature C) It is easier to see D) It is stronger than synthetic thread
A) Sticking pieces together with glue B) Weaving the pieces together C) Joining the pieces using a needle and thread D) Melting the pieces together
A) Discard the cloak B) Use glue C) Use tape D) Sew it back together using the original stitching method
A) Stone scraper B) Awl C) Sewing machine D) Bone needle
A) Throwing cloaks away when damaged B) Passing down cloaks through generations as heirlooms C) Burning cloaks after use D) Selling cloaks for high prices
A) Using a machine B) Applying oil or fat to the hide C) Using sandpaper D) None, the hide can be stretched by hand
A) It does not matter B) Randomly, to add texture to the cloak C) Always in the same direction D) It depends on the possum's fur direction
A) A heat source to stay warm B) Cedar or other fragrant woods C) Moth balls D) Nothing, so it can breathe
A) Wash with chemical solvents B) Shake out debris gently to avoid damage C) Place in a clothes dryer on high D) Cut the fur short so it stays clean
A) The skin smells sweet B) The skin is pliable, soft, and does not rot easily C) The skin is still sticky and wet D) The skin has hardened into a board |