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How to make paper
Contributed by: Sadler
  • 1. What is the primary ingredient in paper?
A) Animal hides
B) Cellulose fibers
C) Synthetic polymers
D) Ground minerals
  • 2. Where does cellulose most commonly come from for papermaking?
A) Wood
B) Metal
C) Glass
D) Plastic
  • 3. What is the first step in the papermaking process after obtaining raw materials?
A) Pressing
B) Pulping
C) Bleaching
D) Drying
  • 4. What is the purpose of pulping?
A) Adding color
B) Separating cellulose fibers
C) Strengthening the paper
D) Removing water
  • 5. Which type of pulping uses chemicals to dissolve lignin?
A) Chemical pulping
B) Recycled pulping
C) Mechanical pulping
D) Hand pulping
  • 6. What is lignin?
A) A type of cellulose
B) A binding substance in wood
C) A strengthening agent
D) A paper dye
  • 7. What is the purpose of bleaching pulp?
A) To strengthen the fibers
B) To whiten the pulp
C) To add texture
D) To remove moisture
  • 8. What is the name of the screen used to form a sheet of paper?
A) Mould and deckle
B) Pressing screen
C) Pulping vat
D) Drying rack
  • 9. What is 'couching' in papermaking?
A) Removing wrinkles from the paper
B) The process of pulping
C) Transferring the sheet from the mould to felt
D) Adding color to the paper
  • 10. What is the purpose of pressing the paper?
A) To add texture
B) To remove water
C) To add color
D) To strengthen the fibers
  • 11. How is paper typically dried?
A) Freezing
B) Submerging in water
C) Using microwaves
D) Air drying or using heated rollers
  • 12. What is 'sizing' in papermaking?
A) Strengthening the paper
B) Adding color to the paper
C) Adding substances to control ink absorbency
D) Cutting the paper to size
  • 13. What is a watermark?
A) A paper measurement tool
B) A method of paper recycling
C) A design pressed into the paper during formation
D) A type of paper stain
  • 14. What is calendaring?
A) Drying the paper
B) Cutting the paper
C) Smoothing the paper's surface
D) Adding texture to the paper
  • 15. Which of these is NOT a common additive in papermaking?
A) Dyes
B) Fillers
C) Clay
D) Sugar
  • 16. Why are fillers added to paper?
A) To make the paper more absorbent
B) To make the paper waterproof
C) To make the paper stronger
D) To improve opacity and smoothness
  • 17. What is the basis weight of paper?
A) Thickness of a single sheet
B) Weight of a ream of paper
C) Size of a single sheet
D) Color of the paper
  • 18. What is a ream of paper?
A) 1000 sheets
B) 250 sheets
C) 500 sheets
D) 100 sheets
  • 19. What type of paper is commonly used for newspapers?
A) Bond paper
B) Newsprint
C) Photo paper
D) Cardstock
  • 20. What type of paper is commonly used for printing documents?
A) Kraft paper
B) Newsprint
C) Tissue paper
D) Bond paper
  • 21. What does GSM stand for in relation to paper?
A) Grams per sheet material
B) Graded standard material
C) General sheet measurement
D) Grams per square meter
  • 22. What is the environmental benefit of using recycled paper?
A) Reduces deforestation
B) Increases air pollution
C) Increases water usage
D) Uses more energy
  • 23. What is deckle edge paper?
A) Paper with a glossy finish
B) Paper with a feathered, uneven edge
C) Paper used for painting
D) Paper made from recycled materials
  • 24. What role does water play in papermaking?
A) Strengthens the fibers directly
B) Adds color to the paper
C) Carries and suspends the fibers
D) Provides the paper's texture
  • 25. Which of the following can be used to create decorative paper?
A) Sand
B) Flowers and leaves
C) Metal shavings
D) Plastic beads
  • 26. What is the main advantage of using a Fourdrinier machine?
A) Smaller paper sizes
B) Environmentally friendly paper
C) Continuous paper production
D) Handmade paper aesthetic
  • 27. What is the function of a dandy roll?
A) To add color to the pulp
B) To cut the paper into sheets
C) To dry the paper quickly
D) To impress watermarks and textures
  • 28. Why is the pH level of paper important for archival purposes?
A) Alkaline paper fades faster
B) pH level affects the paper's strength
C) Acidic paper degrades over time
D) Neutral pH is irrelevant
  • 29. What type of paper is best for watercolor painting?
A) Thin tissue paper
B) Newsprint
C) Paper with high cotton content
D) Glossy paper
  • 30. What is Kraft paper known for?
A) Its smooth, glossy surface
B) Its delicate texture
C) Its bright white color
D) Its strength and durability
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