How to make water carriers from gourds, animal bladders, or
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a water carrier?
A) To decorate a home
B) To cook food
C) To be used as a weapon
D) To transport and store water
  • 2. Which type of gourd is generally best for water carriers?
A) Soft gourds
B) All gourds are equally suitable
C) Hard-shelled gourds
D) Ornamental gourds
  • 3. What is the first step in preparing a gourd for use as a water carrier?
A) Drying it thoroughly
B) Filling it with water
C) Cutting it open immediately
D) Painting it
  • 4. How long does it typically take for a gourd to dry completely?
A) A week
B) A few hours
C) A day
D) Several weeks to months
  • 5. What can be applied to a gourd to prevent mold growth during drying?
A) Nothing needs to be applied
B) Vinegar or bleach solution
C) Cooking oil
D) Sugar water
  • 6. What is typically used to cut open a dried gourd?
A) Microwave
B) Saw or knife
C) Bare hands
D) Hammer
  • 7. After cutting a gourd, what needs to be removed from the inside?
A) The outer shell
B) Seeds and pulp
C) Nothing, it's ready to use
D) Soil
  • 8. What is a common method for waterproofing a gourd water carrier?
A) Applying beeswax or resin
B) Leaving it untreated
C) Baking it in an oven
D) Using sandpaper
  • 9. What animal bladder is most commonly used for water carriers?
A) Goat or pig bladder
B) Chicken bladder
C) Snake bladder
D) Fish bladder
  • 10. What is a crucial step in preparing an animal bladder for use?
A) Freezing it
B) Applying paint
C) Inflating it immediately
D) Thorough cleaning and drying
  • 11. How can you dry an animal bladder effectively?
A) Stuffing it with straw or sand
B) Boiling it
C) Microwaving it
D) Putting it in direct sunlight
  • 12. What helps to prevent the bladder from rotting?
A) Salt or alum treatment
B) Lemon juice
C) Leaving it untreated
D) Sugar treatment
  • 13. How is the opening of the bladder typically sealed?
A) Tying it tightly with cord
B) Leaving it open
C) Gluing it shut
D) Melting it closed
  • 14. What is a potential disadvantage of using an animal bladder?
A) It can decompose or leak
B) It's too durable
C) It's too easy to make
D) It's too heavy
  • 15. What type of clay is best suited for making water carriers?
A) Sand
B) Play dough
C) Earthenware or stoneware clay
D) Silly Putty
  • 16. What is the process of firing clay called?
A) Roasting
B) Frying
C) Baking
D) Kilning
  • 17. What is 'bisque firing'?
A) The first firing of the clay
B) The final firing of the clay
C) A type of glaze
D) A type of clay
  • 18. What is glaze used for in pottery?
A) To make the clay bigger
B) To make the clay softer
C) To dry the clay faster
D) To waterproof and decorate
  • 19. What is 'wedging' clay?
A) Adding color
B) Adding water
C) Removing air bubbles
D) Firing the clay
  • 20. What is the potter's wheel used for?
A) Digging clay
B) Shaping clay
C) Drying clay
D) Mixing clay
  • 21. What can be added to clay to make it stronger and less likely to crack?
A) Flour
B) Grog
C) Sugar
D) Salt
  • 22. What temperature is typically used for bisque firing?
A) Freezing Temperature
B) Cone 06-04
C) Room Temperature
D) Boiling Temperature
  • 23. Why is it important to dry clay slowly?
A) To add color
B) To prevent cracking
C) To make it stronger
D) To remove moisture
  • 24. What is a potential advantage of using a clay water carrier?
A) Flexibility
B) Durability and coolness
C) Lightweight
D) Ease of cleaning
  • 25. Which material is most susceptible to breakage?
A) They are all equally strong
B) Gourd
C) Animal Bladder
D) Clay
  • 26. Which material is most likely to impart a taste to the water?
A) Clay
B) Animal Bladder
C) None of them will
D) Gourd
  • 27. Which method is the most sustainable?
A) All methods are equally sustainable
B) None of them are sustainable
C) Gourd or Clay
D) Animal Bladder
Created with That Quiz — where a math practice test is always one click away.