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How to do bookbinding
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  • 1. What is the primary purpose of bookbinding?
A) To make paper heavier.
B) To decorate a bookshelf.
C) To securely hold pages together and protect them.
D) To create bookmarks.
  • 2. Which of these is a common type of bookbinding stitch?
A) Overhand knot
B) Slip knot
C) Bowline knot
D) Saddle stitch
  • 3. What is a 'signature' in bookbinding?
A) A group of folded sheets that form a section of the book.
B) A type of glue.
C) A decorative endpaper.
D) The author's autograph.
  • 4. What tool is used for creasing paper to create a sharp fold?
A) Screwdriver
B) Bone folder
C) Pliers
D) Hammer
  • 5. What is the purpose of endpapers?
A) To write notes on.
B) To separate chapters.
C) To make the book thicker.
D) To adhere the text block to the cover and provide a clean finish.
  • 6. Which adhesive is commonly used in bookbinding?
A) Super glue
B) Elmer's glue
C) PVA glue
D) Hot glue
  • 7. What is 'deckle edge'?
A) The feathery, untrimmed edge of handmade paper.
B) A type of bookmark.
C) The spine of the book.
D) A bookbinding tool.
  • 8. What is 'headband' and 'tailband'?
A) Decorative fabric at the top and bottom of the spine.
B) Types of glue.
C) The first and last chapters of the book.
D) The title of the book.
  • 9. What does 'trimming' refer to in bookbinding?
A) Folding the pages.
B) Applying glue.
C) Cutting the edges of the text block to create a clean edge.
D) Adding decorative elements.
  • 10. What is the function of a book press?
A) To print the pages.
B) To punch holes for stitching.
C) To compress the text block and ensure a tight, even binding.
D) To decorate the cover.
  • 11. What is the 'spine' of a book?
A) The part of the book that connects the front and back covers.
B) The pages inside the book.
C) The endpapers.
D) The dust jacket.
  • 12. What is 'case binding'?
A) A synonym for 'saddle stitch'.
B) A type of binding with no glue.
C) A type of binding where the text block is attached to a separate hard cover.
D) A type of binding only for journals.
  • 13. What is the grain direction of paper important for?
A) To make the paper stronger.
B) It's not important.
C) To affect the ink absorption.
D) To ensure the pages fold smoothly and the book lays flat.
  • 14. What is a 'slipcase'?
A) A type of glue.
B) A type of stitch.
C) A protective box for a book.
D) A tool for cutting paper.
  • 15. What is 'rounding and backing'?
A) A type of sewing pattern.
B) A method for cleaning paper.
C) A decorative technique using gold leaf.
D) Shaping the spine into a curve and creating shoulders for the covers.
  • 16. Which of the following is NOT a tool typically used in bookbinding?
A) Awl
B) Soldering iron
C) Cutting mat
D) Needle
  • 17. What is 'foil stamping'?
A) A type of adhesive.
B) A method for protecting paper from fading.
C) A decorative process that uses heat and pressure to apply foil to the cover.
D) A technique for creating texture on the pages.
  • 18. What does 'register' refer to in bookbinding?
A) The alignment of the pages and printed elements.
B) The thickness of the paper.
C) The legal documentation for a book.
D) The smell of old books.
  • 19. What is the purpose of 'gauze' or 'mull'?
A) To create a smooth surface for writing.
B) To reinforce the spine and provide a strong base for attaching the cover.
C) To clean the pages.
D) To prevent the pages from yellowing.
  • 20. What is 'French groove'?
A) A type of decorative paper.
B) A special type of bookbinding glue.
C) A small channel on either side of the spine where the cover boards attach.
D) A method for folding paper.
  • 21. Which stitch is best for binding thicker books that need to lie flat?
A) Japanese stitch
B) Saddle stitch
C) Pamphlet stitch
D) Long stitch
  • 22. What is 'fore-edge painting'?
A) Using paint to reinforce the spine.
B) Painting the cover of the book.
C) Painting a design on the trimmed edges of the pages.
D) Decorating the endpapers with paint.
  • 23. What type of thread is generally preferred for bookbinding?
A) Polyester thread
B) Nylon thread
C) Cotton thread
D) Linen thread
  • 24. What is the 'text block'?
A) The title of the book.
B) The index of the book.
C) The assembled and sewn or glued pages of the book before the cover is attached.
D) The dust jacket.
  • 25. What is the advantage of using waxed thread in bookbinding?
A) It strengthens the thread and helps it grip the paper fibers better.
B) It makes the thread more colorful.
C) It's cheaper than unwaxed thread.
D) It makes the thread easier to see.
  • 26. What is 'leather paring'?
A) Thinning the edges of leather to create a smooth join when covering the book.
B) A type of leather dye.
C) Embossing designs into leather.
D) Cleaning leather.
  • 27. What is 'blocking' in the context of leather bookbinding?
A) Applying heat and pressure to permanently shape and smooth the leather.
B) Sewing the leather onto the spine.
C) Cutting the leather to size.
D) Gluing the leather onto the boards.
  • 28. What is 'burnishing' leather?
A) Applying a protective coating.
B) Rubbing the edges to smooth and polish them.
C) Dyeing the leather.
D) Stretching the leather.
  • 29. Which of the following is most useful when binding a book with thick signatures?
A) A paper cutter.
B) A sewing frame.
C) A glue brush.
D) A bone folder.
  • 30. What should you consider when choosing paper for a bookbinding project?
A) Weight, grain direction, acidity, and intended use.
B) Only the color and texture.
C) Just the price and availability.
D) Only the size of the paper.
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