How to make a simple bow and arrow - Test
  • 1. What is the most important characteristic of wood for a bow?
A) Flexibility
B) Color
C) Smell
D) Density
  • 2. Which wood type is NOT commonly used for bow making?
A) Yew
B) Pine
C) Osage Orange
D) Hickory
  • 3. What tool is best for shaping the bow stave?
A) Pliers
B) Screwdriver
C) Drawknife
D) Hammer
  • 4. What is the purpose of tillering?
A) Make the bow thicker
B) Add color
C) Make the bow shorter
D) Evenly distribute stress
  • 5. What material is best for bowstring?
A) Wool
B) Dacron
C) Cotton
D) Hemp
  • 6. What's the best way to protect the bowstring?
A) Oiling
B) Waxing
C) Sanding
D) Painting
  • 7. What's the ideal shape for an arrow shaft?
A) Curved
B) Straight
C) Bent
D) Wavy
  • 8. Which of these is NOT a part of an arrow?
A) Shaft
B) Fletching
C) Arrowhead
D) String Silencer
  • 9. What is the purpose of fletching?
A) Make it spin
B) Stabilize the arrow
C) Make it heavier
D) Attract animals
  • 10. What material is traditionally used for fletching?
A) Plastic
B) Leaves
C) Metal
D) Feathers
  • 11. What is 'spine' in arrow terms?
A) Arrow length
B) Arrow stiffness
C) Arrow color
D) Arrow weight
  • 12. What is the tool used for attaching fletching?
A) Hammer
B) Screwdriver
C) Fletching jig
D) Wrench
  • 13. What kind of arrowhead is best for target practice?
A) Blunt point
B) Judo point
C) Broadhead
D) Field point
  • 14. What safety precaution should always be taken?
A) Ignore the surroundings
B) Clear backstop
C) Dry fire
D) Point at people
  • 15. What is 'dry firing' a bow?
A) Applying bow wax
B) Using wet arrows
C) Practicing in the rain
D) Releasing without an arrow
  • 16. Why is dry firing dangerous?
A) Damages the bow
B) Lubricates the string
C) Helps break it in
D) Makes it more accurate
  • 17. How do you determine draw length?
A) Bow length
B) Arrow length
C) Arm span and anchor point
D) String length
  • 18. What is the 'archer's paradox'?
A) Having two bows
B) Shooting uphill
C) Arrow bending around the bow
D) Wind affecting the arrow
  • 19. What is 'brace height'?
A) Height of the target
B) Arrow length
C) Distance from string to bow
D) Height of the archer
  • 20. Why is proper grip important?
A) Accuracy and consistency
B) Looking cool
C) Strength and power
D) Making the bow louder
  • 21. What is an 'anchor point'?
A) End of the arrow
B) Beginning of the draw
C) Center of the target
D) Consistent hand position
  • 22. Which knot is commonly used to attach the bowstring?
A) Square knot
B) Bowline
C) Granny knot
D) Timber hitch
  • 23. What does 'nock' refer to on an arrow?
A) Fletching
B) Arrowhead
C) Slotted end
D) Shaft
  • 24. Why is eye dominance important in archery?
A) Arrow selection
B) Strength
C) Bow decoration
D) Aiming accuracy
  • 25. What does the term 'grouping' refer to in archery?
A) Target size
B) Closeness of arrows on target
C) Number of archers
D) Types of arrows
  • 26. How often should you inspect your bowstring?
A) Once a year
B) Only when it breaks
C) Before each use
D) Every month
  • 27. What type of release aid is commonly used with compound bows?
A) Fingers
B) Tab
C) Glove
D) Mechanical release
  • 28. What is the purpose of a bow sight?
A) String protection
B) Decoration
C) Aiming
D) Arrow storage
  • 29. What is the ideal climate to make and store a bow?
A) Humid
B) Dry
C) Hot
D) Rainy
  • 30. Which of the following is NOT a safety item for archery?
A) Finger tab
B) Target
C) Gloves
D) Armguard
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