A) Possum B) Rabbit C) Sheep D) Fox
A) Washing the fur B) Skinning the possum C) Tanning the hide D) Cutting the hide
A) Applying chemical softeners B) Freezing the hide C) Boiling the hide D) Repeatedly stretching and working the hide
A) Metal wire B) Cotton thread C) Sinew or plant fiber D) Nylon thread
A) Alternating fur sides B) Fur side in C) Depends on the pattern D) Fur side out
A) To provide extra warmth and comfort B) To change the color C) To make it more waterproof D) To add decorative patterns
A) Glass shards B) Plastic beads C) Ochre or natural dyes D) Metal studs
A) Running stitch B) Overcast stitch C) Chain stitch D) Backstitch
A) Scissors B) Hammer C) Screwdriver D) Awl
A) Near a fire B) In a plastic bag C) In a dry, well-ventilated place D) In direct sunlight
A) They are only worn by children B) They are used as currency C) They are solely for protection from the elements D) They represent identity, connection to land, and status
A) Using acid B) Washing with soap and water C) Burning off the flesh D) Scraping away the excess flesh and fat
A) Only small skins are suitable B) All possum skins are the same size C) Varies depending on the desired cloak size D) Only large skins are suitable
A) Vinegar B) Sugar C) Bark or leaves containing tannins D) Salt
A) One day B) A few hours C) One week D) Several weeks or months
A) To make it softer B) To change its color C) To remove the smell D) To help preserve and waterproof it
A) Three B) One C) Two D) Varies depending on size, but many skins.
A) Doesn't matter B) Summer C) Spring D) Traditionally, during colder months when fur is thicker.
A) Softening and preparing the hide for use B) Washing the hide C) Adding decorative elements D) Cutting the hide to size
A) Fat prevents the tanning agents from penetrating the skin B) Fat makes the skin smell bad C) Fat attracts insects D) Fat makes the skin too heavy
A) It is stronger than synthetic thread B) It is cheaper than synthetic thread C) It is easier to see D) It is biodegradable and readily available in nature
A) Melting the pieces together B) Joining the pieces using a needle and thread C) Sticking pieces together with glue D) Weaving the pieces together
A) Sew it back together using the original stitching method B) Discard the cloak C) Use glue D) Use tape
A) Stone scraper B) Sewing machine C) Awl D) Bone needle
A) Passing down cloaks through generations as heirlooms B) Throwing cloaks away when damaged C) Selling cloaks for high prices D) Burning cloaks after use
A) Using a machine B) Using sandpaper C) Applying oil or fat to the hide D) None, the hide can be stretched by hand
A) Always in the same direction B) It depends on the possum's fur direction C) It does not matter D) Randomly, to add texture to the cloak
A) A heat source to stay warm B) Nothing, so it can breathe C) Cedar or other fragrant woods D) Moth balls
A) Wash with chemical solvents B) Cut the fur short so it stays clean C) Shake out debris gently to avoid damage D) Place in a clothes dryer on high
A) The skin smells sweet B) The skin is still sticky and wet C) The skin is pliable, soft, and does not rot easily D) The skin has hardened into a board |