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How to make a simple bow and arrow
Contributed by: Roe
  • 1. What is the most important characteristic of wood for a bow?
A) Flexibility
B) Color
C) Density
D) Smell
  • 2. Which wood type is NOT commonly used for bow making?
A) Yew
B) Pine
C) Hickory
D) Osage Orange
  • 3. What tool is best for shaping the bow stave?
A) Hammer
B) Pliers
C) Drawknife
D) Screwdriver
  • 4. What is the purpose of tillering?
A) Add color
B) Make the bow thicker
C) Make the bow shorter
D) Evenly distribute stress
  • 5. What material is best for bowstring?
A) Cotton
B) Dacron
C) Hemp
D) Wool
  • 6. What's the best way to protect the bowstring?
A) Oiling
B) Waxing
C) Painting
D) Sanding
  • 7. What's the ideal shape for an arrow shaft?
A) Curved
B) Bent
C) Straight
D) Wavy
  • 8. Which of these is NOT a part of an arrow?
A) Shaft
B) String Silencer
C) Fletching
D) Arrowhead
  • 9. What is the purpose of fletching?
A) Stabilize the arrow
B) Make it heavier
C) Make it spin
D) Attract animals
  • 10. What material is traditionally used for fletching?
A) Metal
B) Feathers
C) Plastic
D) Leaves
  • 11. What is 'spine' in arrow terms?
A) Arrow color
B) Arrow weight
C) Arrow length
D) Arrow stiffness
  • 12. What is the tool used for attaching fletching?
A) Screwdriver
B) Fletching jig
C) Hammer
D) Wrench
  • 13. What kind of arrowhead is best for target practice?
A) Judo point
B) Blunt point
C) Broadhead
D) Field point
  • 14. What safety precaution should always be taken?
A) Dry fire
B) Point at people
C) Clear backstop
D) Ignore the surroundings
  • 15. What is 'dry firing' a bow?
A) Applying bow wax
B) Releasing without an arrow
C) Using wet arrows
D) Practicing in the rain
  • 16. Why is dry firing dangerous?
A) Helps break it in
B) Damages the bow
C) Makes it more accurate
D) Lubricates the string
  • 17. How do you determine draw length?
A) Arm span and anchor point
B) String length
C) Arrow length
D) Bow length
  • 18. What is the 'archer's paradox'?
A) Shooting uphill
B) Arrow bending around the bow
C) Wind affecting the arrow
D) Having two bows
  • 19. What is 'brace height'?
A) Height of the archer
B) Distance from string to bow
C) Arrow length
D) Height of the target
  • 20. Why is proper grip important?
A) Looking cool
B) Making the bow louder
C) Strength and power
D) Accuracy and consistency
  • 21. What is an 'anchor point'?
A) Center of the target
B) End of the arrow
C) Consistent hand position
D) Beginning of the draw
  • 22. Which knot is commonly used to attach the bowstring?
A) Timber hitch
B) Bowline
C) Square knot
D) Granny knot
  • 23. What does 'nock' refer to on an arrow?
A) Shaft
B) Slotted end
C) Arrowhead
D) Fletching
  • 24. Why is eye dominance important in archery?
A) Arrow selection
B) Strength
C) Bow decoration
D) Aiming accuracy
  • 25. What does the term 'grouping' refer to in archery?
A) Types of arrows
B) Number of archers
C) Closeness of arrows on target
D) Target size
  • 26. How often should you inspect your bowstring?
A) Every month
B) Only when it breaks
C) Before each use
D) Once a year
  • 27. What type of release aid is commonly used with compound bows?
A) Fingers
B) Tab
C) Mechanical release
D) Glove
  • 28. What is the purpose of a bow sight?
A) Aiming
B) String protection
C) Decoration
D) Arrow storage
  • 29. What is the ideal climate to make and store a bow?
A) Dry
B) Humid
C) Hot
D) Rainy
  • 30. Which of the following is NOT a safety item for archery?
A) Armguard
B) Target
C) Gloves
D) Finger tab
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