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How to use hollowed-out wood or bark as cooking vessels - Quiz
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  • 1. What type of wood is generally considered best for making cooking vessels due to its low resin content?
A) Treated lumber
B) Any wood is fine
C) Hardwoods like maple or oak
D) Softwoods like pine or fir
  • 2. Why is removing bark important when making a cooking vessel?
A) To prevent contamination and improve heat transfer
B) To make the vessel lighter
C) It's purely aesthetic
D) To attract animals
  • 3. What is the primary method for waterproofing a wooden cooking vessel?
A) Charring the interior
B) Applying glue
C) Painting with lacquer
D) Covering with plastic
  • 4. Why does charring help waterproof wood?
A) It creates a carbon layer that resists water absorption
B) It makes the wood more flammable
C) It makes the wood lighter
D) It adds flavor
  • 5. What heat source is generally recommended for using wooden cooking vessels?
A) Indirect heat, like hot stones or embers
B) A microwave oven
C) A blowtorch
D) Direct flames
  • 6. What is a safe distance to keep the wooden vessel from direct flames?
A) One inch
B) Direct contact is fine
C) It doesn't matter
D) Several inches
  • 7. What type of food is best suited for cooking in a wooden vessel?
A) Water-based foods like soups or stews
B) Meat directly on the wood
C) Dry foods like bread
D) Oily foods for frying
  • 8. Adding hot stones to the inside of the wood vessel is a form of?
A) Convection
B) Radiation
C) Osmosis
D) Conduction
  • 9. How can you test a newly made wooden cooking vessel for leaks?
A) Set it on fire
B) Shake it vigorously
C) Fill it with water and observe
D) Drop it from a height
  • 10. What can be used to seal small cracks in a wooden vessel?
A) Concrete
B) Clay or plant fibers
C) Super glue
D) Metal staples
  • 11. Why is it important to avoid using resinous wood like pine?
A) It's too hard to carve
B) Resin can contaminate the food
C) It's too heavy
D) It burns too slowly
  • 12. What preservation technique is helpful after each use of a wooden cooking vessel?
A) Coating with oil
B) Storing in a plastic bag
C) Thorough drying
D) Leaving it soaking in water
  • 13. When using bark as a cooking vessel, which side should face inwards (towards the food)?
A) Either side is fine
B) The inner bark
C) Doesn't matter if it's bark
D) The outer bark
  • 14. What is a potential danger of over-charring the inside of a wooden vessel?
A) Making it stronger
B) Making it taste better
C) Nothing, charring is always good
D) Weakening the structure
  • 15. What technique allows the water to boil without burning the wood?
A) The wood is flame retardant
B) The wood gets stronger when it is wet
C) The water acts as a heat sink
D) The flame toughens the wood up
  • 16. Why is it important to monitor the cooking process carefully?
A) Doesn't need to be monitored
B) So the food doesn't overcook
C) To make it taste better
D) To prevent the vessel from burning
  • 17. How can you support a wooden cooking vessel over a fire?
A) Burying it in the coals
B) Using rocks or a tripod
C) Holding it directly over the flames
D) Hanging it with plastic rope
  • 18. What natural material can be used to insulate the outside of the wooden vessel?
A) Asbestos
B) Tin Foil
C) Gasoline
D) Clay
  • 19. What is the biggest factor that can lead to burning of your hollowed out vessel?
A) Cooking the food with no water in the vessel.
B) Cooking the food for long periods of time.
C) Cooking the food over high heat.
D) Charring of the interior of the vessel.
  • 20. When using hot stones to heat water, what should be done to the stones before they are put in water?
A) The stones should be placed in a refrigerator.
B) The stones should be doused with cooking oil.
C) The stones should be rinsed to remove ash and soot
D) The stones should be placed in a freezer.
  • 21. When charring a vessel, what color should it be after?
A) Dark Brown
B) White
C) Red
D) Green
  • 22. What can be used to transfer the hot stones?
A) Tongs
B) Bare hands
C) A piece of cloth
D) A plastic bag
  • 23. What happens when soft wood comes into contact with fire?
A) It repels the flames
B) It ignites quickly
C) It becomes waterproof.
D) It hardens and becomes stronger
  • 24. Can you cook acidic foods in these types of vessels?
A) Yes, but monitor the vessel closely
B) They will taste better than usual
C) Only if the interior has been treated with chemicals
D) No, they will corrode the wood
  • 25. What is an alternative to hollowing the wood to create the space for the food?
A) Putting it on the roots of the bark
B) Weaving a basket out of bark
C) Placing the food in a plastic bag.
D) Placing the food on the outside of the bark
  • 26. Which is the most important safety measure while cooking in this type of vessel?
A) Taste the food as you cook.
B) Keep the vessel away from flames and monitor the water level.
C) Keep a close eye on the food.
D) Cook over high heat.
  • 27. How to minimize soot build-up on the outside of the vessel?
A) Bury the vessel in the coals
B) Coat the vessel with a layer of oil
C) Coat the vessel with a layer of butter
D) Ensure that the vessel isn't directly heated by the fire
  • 28. What should you do if your wood vessel starts leaking during cooking?
A) Set the vessel on fire.
B) Add more water to dilute the leaks.
C) Continue cooking until the food is done.
D) Remove it from the heat source and let it cool before patching it.
  • 29. When is it safe to touch the heated stones with your bare hands?
A) When the stones are cool
B) Never
C) When the stones are black
D) When the stones are red hot
  • 30. How should you dispose of the ashes?
A) By burying them in the ground.
B) By throwing them in the river.
C) In the vessel
D) Away from the cooking area and in a responsible manner.
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