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