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