How to use plant fibers to make twine and rope - Exam
  • 1. Which of these plant fibers is LEAST suitable for making strong rope?
A) Cotton
B) Flax
C) Sisal
D) Hemp
  • 2. What is the primary purpose of retting plant fibers?
A) To make the fibers stronger
B) To separate fibers from the plant stalk
C) To dye the fibers
D) To make the fibers waterproof
  • 3. What is the process of combing fibers called?
A) Hackling
B) Spinning
C) Scutching
D) Retting
  • 4. Which spinning direction creates 'S-twist' twine?
A) Downwards
B) Upwards
C) Clockwise
D) Counter-clockwise
  • 5. What is the main advantage of a 3-strand rope over a 2-strand rope?
A) Lighter weight
B) Easier to make
C) More flexible
D) Greater strength
  • 6. What does 'ply' refer to in rope making?
A) The color of the rope
B) The thickness of the fibers
C) The length of the rope
D) The number of strands twisted together
  • 7. Which knot is commonly used to join two ropes together?
A) Square knot
B) Bowline
C) Figure eight knot
D) Clove hitch
  • 8. Which knot is best for creating a loop that won't slip?
A) Bowline
B) Square knot
C) Clove hitch
D) Sheet bend
  • 9. What is the purpose of waxing twine?
A) To dye it
B) To make it more flexible
C) To make it biodegradable
D) To increase its strength and durability
  • 10. What is the meaning of 'lay' in rope terminology?
A) The knot tied at the end of the rope
B) The direction and tightness of the twist
C) The weight the rope can hold
D) The material the rope is made from
  • 11. What is a common method for drying retted fibers?
A) Spreading them out in the sun
B) Burying them in the ground
C) Boiling them in water
D) Freezing them
  • 12. Which tool is most helpful for splitting plant stalks?
A) Spinning wheel
B) Needle
C) Knife
D) Comb
  • 13. What is 'scutching'?
A) Removing woody parts from the fibers
B) Soaking the fibers in water
C) Dyeing the fibers
D) Spinning the fibers into yarn
  • 14. Why is it important to remove debris from plant fibers before spinning?
A) To make the twine more colorful
B) To reduce the weight of the twine
C) To make the twine biodegradable
D) To create a stronger and smoother twine
  • 15. What does 'cordage' generally refer to?
A) Twine, rope, and other similar products
B) Only very thick ropes
C) Only natural fibers
D) Only synthetic fibers
  • 16. What is the first step to take when harvesting plant fibers?
A) Begin retting the fibers.
B) Begin spinning the fibers
C) Identify the correct plant.
D) Begin splitting the stalks.
  • 17. What is the best time of year to harvest most plant fibers?
A) Winter
B) Any time is fine
C) Spring
D) Late Summer or Fall
  • 18. Which of the following affects the strength of a rope?
A) Fiber type, lay, and diameter
B) Knot type and age
C) Number of strands and softness
D) Color and length
  • 19. A 'hawser' is best described as which of the following?
A) Thin string for sewing.
B) A thick rope used for mooring ships.
C) Thin rope used for rock climbing.
D) Any length of cord.
  • 20. What is 'bark stripping'?
A) Removing bark to access inner fibers
B) Dyeing bark for decoration
C) Burning bark for ash
D) Soaking bark in water
  • 21. How does twisting fibers create stronger cordage?
A) It interlocks the fibers, distributing force
B) It makes the fibers longer
C) It dyes the fibers
D) It adds more fibers
  • 22. What is a benefit of using natural fibers over synthetics?
A) Lower cost
B) Biodegradability
C) Resistance to UV light
D) Higher strength
  • 23. What is a 'fid'?
A) A type of knot
B) A type of fiber
C) A tool used to separate strands in rope
D) A type of dye
  • 24. Why might you use a weight when making twine?
A) To make the twine more colorful
B) To maintain tension and prevent unraveling
C) To speed up the spinning process
D) To add more fibers
  • 25. What is the purpose of whipping the ends of a rope?
A) To prevent the rope from fraying
B) To add weight to the rope
C) To make the rope stronger
D) To make the rope more flexible
  • 26. Which of the following conditions can negatively affect plant fibers before or during processing?
A) Low humidity
B) Direct sunlight
C) Excessive moisture
D) Gentle breezes
  • 27. What is 'water retting'?
A) Drying the plant stalks in the sun
B) Burning the plant stalks for ash
C) Soaking the plant stalks in water to loosen the fibers
D) Combing the plant stalks to remove debris
  • 28. Which plant fiber is known for its resistance to saltwater?
A) Manila hemp
B) Jute
C) Flax
D) Cotton
  • 29. What is 'Z-twist' twine?
A) Twine made from zebra grass
B) Twine that is easy to untangle
C) Twine twisted in a counter-clockwise direction
D) Twine that is very strong
  • 30. What is the approximate breaking strength of a well-made natural fiber rope compared to a similar sized synthetic rope?
A) Generally lower
B) Depends on the color
C) Generally higher
D) About the same
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