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How to make paper
Contributed by: Sadler
  • 1. What is the primary ingredient in paper?
A) Cellulose fibers
B) Ground minerals
C) Synthetic polymers
D) Animal hides
  • 2. Where does cellulose most commonly come from for papermaking?
A) Wood
B) Glass
C) Metal
D) Plastic
  • 3. What is the first step in the papermaking process after obtaining raw materials?
A) Drying
B) Bleaching
C) Pressing
D) Pulping
  • 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) Mechanical pulping
B) Hand pulping
C) Recycled pulping
D) Chemical pulping
  • 6. What is lignin?
A) A binding substance in wood
B) A strengthening agent
C) A paper dye
D) A type of cellulose
  • 7. What is the purpose of bleaching pulp?
A) To whiten the pulp
B) To strengthen the fibers
C) To add texture
D) To remove moisture
  • 8. What is the name of the screen used to form a sheet of paper?
A) Pulping vat
B) Drying rack
C) Mould and deckle
D) Pressing screen
  • 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 strengthen the fibers
B) To add texture
C) To remove water
D) To add color
  • 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) Adding substances to control ink absorbency
B) Adding color to the paper
C) Strengthening the paper
D) Cutting the paper to size
  • 13. What is a watermark?
A) A type of paper stain
B) A method of paper recycling
C) A paper measurement tool
D) A design pressed into the paper during formation
  • 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) Fillers
B) Sugar
C) Clay
D) Dyes
  • 16. Why are fillers added to paper?
A) To make the paper waterproof
B) To make the paper more absorbent
C) To make the paper stronger
D) To improve opacity and smoothness
  • 17. What is the basis weight of paper?
A) Size of a single sheet
B) Weight of a ream of paper
C) Thickness of a single sheet
D) Color of the paper
  • 18. What is a ream of paper?
A) 250 sheets
B) 1000 sheets
C) 100 sheets
D) 500 sheets
  • 19. What type of paper is commonly used for newspapers?
A) Cardstock
B) Bond paper
C) Newsprint
D) Photo paper
  • 20. What type of paper is commonly used for printing documents?
A) Newsprint
B) Bond paper
C) Kraft paper
D) Tissue paper
  • 21. What does GSM stand for in relation to paper?
A) Grams per sheet material
B) Grams per square meter
C) Graded standard material
D) General sheet measurement
  • 22. What is the environmental benefit of using recycled paper?
A) Increases water usage
B) Increases air pollution
C) Reduces deforestation
D) Uses more energy
  • 23. What is deckle edge paper?
A) Paper with a glossy finish
B) Paper used for painting
C) Paper with a feathered, uneven edge
D) Paper made from recycled materials
  • 24. What role does water play in papermaking?
A) Carries and suspends the fibers
B) Strengthens the fibers directly
C) Provides the paper's texture
D) Adds color to the paper
  • 25. Which of the following can be used to create decorative paper?
A) Metal shavings
B) Flowers and leaves
C) Sand
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 impress watermarks and textures
B) To cut the paper into sheets
C) To dry the paper quickly
D) To add color to the pulp
  • 28. Why is the pH level of paper important for archival purposes?
A) Acidic paper degrades over time
B) Neutral pH is irrelevant
C) pH level affects the paper's strength
D) Alkaline paper fades faster
  • 29. What type of paper is best for watercolor painting?
A) Thin tissue paper
B) Paper with high cotton content
C) Glossy paper
D) Newsprint
  • 30. What is Kraft paper known for?
A) Its strength and durability
B) Its delicate texture
C) Its bright white color
D) Its smooth, glossy surface
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