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How to fold origami
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  • 1. What is the traditional material used for origami?
A) Plastic
B) Paper
C) Metal
D) Cloth
  • 2. What does the word 'origami' literally mean?
A) Painting paper
B) Cutting paper
C) Folding paper
D) Gluing paper
  • 3. What is a 'valley fold'?
A) A fold that is always done last.
B) A fold where the paper is cut.
C) A fold where the paper comes to a point downwards.
D) A fold that creates a pocket.
  • 4. What is a 'mountain fold'?
A) A fold that requires glue.
B) A fold used for making mountains.
C) A fold where the paper comes to a point upwards.
D) A fold done with thick paper.
  • 5. Which of these is a basic origami base?
A) Circle Fold
B) Hexagon Twist
C) Triangle Cut
D) Square Base
  • 6. What is the first step in making many origami models?
A) Making a preliminary base.
B) Cutting the paper.
C) Applying glue.
D) Drawing the design.
  • 7. What does 'CP' stand for in origami?
A) Crease Pattern
B) Colored Paper
C) Craft Project
D) Cut Paper
  • 8. What is 'wet-folding'?
A) Folding paper after dampening it.
B) Using wet glue on paper.
C) Folding paper in water.
D) Folding paper with wet hands.
  • 9. What is the purpose of wet-folding?
A) To make the paper stickier.
B) To create softer, more sculpted curves.
C) To make the paper easier to cut.
D) To make the paper more waterproof.
  • 10. Which of these is NOT a common origami model?
A) Origami Crane
B) Origami Boat
C) Origami Bicycle
D) Origami Frog
  • 11. What type of paper is specifically made for origami?
A) Newsprint
B) Cardstock
C) Construction Paper
D) Kami
  • 12. What is a 'reverse fold'?
A) A fold that glues two pieces of paper together.
B) A fold that is only used for complex models.
C) A fold that creates a mirror image.
D) A fold that hides a flap inside the model.
  • 13. What does 'squash fold' involve?
A) Crushing the paper into a ball.
B) Cutting the paper into small squares.
C) Soaking the paper in water.
D) Flattening a closed flap into a flat shape.
  • 14. What is the name of the origami artist known for complex animal designs?
A) Akira Yoshizawa
B) Robert J. Lang
C) Lillian Oppenheimer
D) Kunihiko Kasahara
  • 15. What is 'modular origami'?
A) Origami made from multiple identical units.
B) Origami that requires glue to assemble.
C) Origami that can change shapes.
D) Origami folded using software.
  • 16. What is 'tessellation' in origami?
A) Folding origami into the shape of tiles.
B) Creating origami with a textured surface.
C) Using multiple colors of paper.
D) Repeating geometric patterns folded into paper.
  • 17. Which tool is LEAST helpful for basic origami?
A) Bone Folder
B) Scissors
C) Paper
D) Ruler
  • 18. What does it mean when an origami diagram uses a dashed line?
A) Mountain fold
B) Cut line
C) Glue line
D) Valley fold
  • 19. What does it mean when an origami diagram uses a dotted line?
A) Glue line
B) Valley fold
C) Cut line
D) Mountain fold
  • 20. Who is considered the 'father of modern origami'?
A) Eric Joisel
B) Akira Yoshizawa
C) Kunihiko Kasahara
D) Robert J. Lang
  • 21. What is the purpose of a bone folder in origami?
A) To glue the paper together.
B) To add color to the paper.
C) To create sharp, crisp creases.
D) To cut the paper accurately.
  • 22. Which of the following is NOT a type of origami paper?
A) Sandpaper
B) Kami Paper
C) Washi Paper
D) Foil Paper
  • 23. What is 'action origami'?
A) Origami inspired by action movies.
B) Origami models designed to move.
C) Origami used in performance art.
D) Origami that requires quick folding.
  • 24. What is the main advantage of using double-sided paper in origami?
A) It is more durable.
B) It is easier to fold.
C) It is cheaper.
D) It allows for color contrast in the finished model.
  • 25. What is a 'petal fold'?
A) A fold that is only used for flowers.
B) A fold that requires glue to hold.
C) A fold that shapes a flap into a petal-like shape.
D) A fold that creates a sharp point.
  • 26. Which mathematical principle is heavily used in origami design?
A) Algebraic equations
B) Calculus
C) Geometric theorems
D) Statistics
  • 27. What is 'Kirigami'?
A) Origami that only uses one fold.
B) Origami that is three-dimensional.
C) Origami that is always symmetrical.
D) Origami that involves cutting the paper.
  • 28. Where did origami originate?
A) Japan
B) China
C) Egypt
D) Korea
  • 29. What is 'Pureland Origami'?
A) Origami designed for spiritual purposes.
B) Origami that uses natural colors.
C) Origami that must be folded silently.
D) Origami folded using only valley and mountain folds.
  • 30. When should you NOT use thick paper for Origami?
A) When making a simple origami crane.
B) When wet-folding.
C) When making complex models with many layers.
D) When making modular origami.
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