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