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How to use plant fibers to make twine and rope
Contributed by: Kay
  • 1. Which of these plant fibers is LEAST suitable for making strong rope?
A) Cotton
B) Flax
C) Hemp
D) Sisal
  • 2. What is the primary purpose of retting plant fibers?
A) To separate fibers from the plant stalk
B) To make the fibers waterproof
C) To make the fibers stronger
D) To dye the fibers
  • 3. What is the process of combing fibers called?
A) Hackling
B) Scutching
C) Retting
D) Spinning
  • 4. Which spinning direction creates 'S-twist' twine?
A) Downwards
B) Counter-clockwise
C) Upwards
D) Clockwise
  • 5. What is the main advantage of a 3-strand rope over a 2-strand rope?
A) Lighter weight
B) Easier to make
C) More flexible
D) Greater strength
  • 6. What does 'ply' refer to in rope making?
A) The number of strands twisted together
B) The length of the rope
C) The color of the rope
D) The thickness of the fibers
  • 7. Which knot is commonly used to join two ropes together?
A) Square knot
B) Figure eight knot
C) Clove hitch
D) Bowline
  • 8. Which knot is best for creating a loop that won't slip?
A) Clove hitch
B) Square knot
C) Bowline
D) Sheet bend
  • 9. What is the purpose of waxing twine?
A) To dye it
B) To increase its strength and durability
C) To make it biodegradable
D) To make it more flexible
  • 10. What is the meaning of 'lay' in rope terminology?
A) The material the rope is made from
B) The knot tied at the end of the rope
C) The direction and tightness of the twist
D) The weight the rope can hold
  • 11. What is a common method for drying retted fibers?
A) Spreading them out in the sun
B) Freezing them
C) Burying them in the ground
D) Boiling them in water
  • 12. Which tool is most helpful for splitting plant stalks?
A) Spinning wheel
B) Knife
C) Comb
D) Needle
  • 13. What is 'scutching'?
A) Soaking the fibers in water
B) Spinning the fibers into yarn
C) Removing woody parts from the fibers
D) Dyeing the fibers
  • 14. Why is it important to remove debris from plant fibers before spinning?
A) To reduce the weight of the twine
B) To create a stronger and smoother twine
C) To make the twine more colorful
D) To make the twine biodegradable
  • 15. What does 'cordage' generally refer to?
A) Only very thick ropes
B) Only natural fibers
C) Only synthetic fibers
D) Twine, rope, and other similar products
  • 16. What is the first step to take when harvesting plant fibers?
A) Begin splitting the stalks.
B) Identify the correct plant.
C) Begin retting the fibers.
D) Begin spinning the fibers
  • 17. What is the best time of year to harvest most plant fibers?
A) Spring
B) Any time is fine
C) Winter
D) Late Summer or Fall
  • 18. Which of the following affects the strength of a rope?
A) Fiber type, lay, and diameter
B) Knot type and age
C) Number of strands and softness
D) Color and length
  • 19. A 'hawser' is best described as which of the following?
A) A thick rope used for mooring ships.
B) Any length of cord.
C) Thin string for sewing.
D) Thin rope used for rock climbing.
  • 20. What is 'bark stripping'?
A) Soaking bark in water
B) Removing bark to access inner fibers
C) Dyeing bark for decoration
D) Burning bark for ash
  • 21. How does twisting fibers create stronger cordage?
A) It adds more fibers
B) It interlocks the fibers, distributing force
C) It makes the fibers longer
D) It dyes the fibers
  • 22. What is a benefit of using natural fibers over synthetics?
A) Resistance to UV light
B) Biodegradability
C) Lower cost
D) Higher strength
  • 23. What is a 'fid'?
A) A type of dye
B) A type of knot
C) A type of fiber
D) A tool used to separate strands in rope
  • 24. Why might you use a weight when making twine?
A) To add more fibers
B) To maintain tension and prevent unraveling
C) To speed up the spinning process
D) To make the twine more colorful
  • 25. What is the purpose of whipping the ends of a rope?
A) To add weight to the rope
B) To make the rope stronger
C) To make the rope more flexible
D) To prevent the rope from fraying
  • 26. Which of the following conditions can negatively affect plant fibers before or during processing?
A) Low humidity
B) Excessive moisture
C) Direct sunlight
D) Gentle breezes
  • 27. What is 'water retting'?
A) Burning the plant stalks for ash
B) Drying the plant stalks in the sun
C) Combing the plant stalks to remove debris
D) Soaking the plant stalks in water to loosen the fibers
  • 28. Which plant fiber is known for its resistance to saltwater?
A) Flax
B) Jute
C) Cotton
D) Manila hemp
  • 29. What is 'Z-twist' twine?
A) Twine that is very strong
B) Twine made from zebra grass
C) Twine twisted in a counter-clockwise direction
D) Twine that is easy to untangle
  • 30. What is the approximate breaking strength of a well-made natural fiber rope compared to a similar sized synthetic rope?
A) Generally higher
B) About the same
C) Generally lower
D) Depends on the color
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