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