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