A) Cone the clay upwards.
B) Shape a bowl.
C) Wedge the clay.
D) Pull a cylinder.

A) To decorate the piece.
B) To add texture to the piece.
C) To add color to the piece.
D) To create a stable base for throwing.

A) The right hand (for right-handed potters).
B) Neither hand is used, only the body.
C) Both hands are used equally.
D) The left hand (for right-handed potters).

A) Only the right hand, pushing outwards.
B) Only the left hand, pulling inwards.
C) The cone should be centered between your hands, with steady pressure and equal stability.
D) Both hands, moving erratically.

A) Glazing the piece.
B) Opening the clay.
C) Adding a foot ring.
D) Firing the piece.

A) Slicing the clay in half with a wire tool.
B) Pressing down in the center with your thumb and fingers to make a hole.
C) Poking the clay with a needle tool.
D) Pouring water into the center of the clay.

A) Dependent on the desired height of the piece.
B) Larger than the desired base diameter.
C) Exactly the desired base diameter.
D) Slightly smaller than the desired base diameter.

A) Pulling upwards with your fingers.
B) Using a rib tool to carve out the center.
C) Pushing downwards with your fingers.
D) Gently pushing outwards from the center with your fingers.

A) To create a floor for the pot.
B) To add texture to the bottom of the pot.
C) To center the clay further.
D) To remove excess clay from the center.

A) Trimming the foot.
B) Adding a handle.
C) Pulling up the walls.
D) Cutting the pot off the wheel.

A) Lifting the clay with a needle tool.
B) Using a rib tool to shave off layers of clay.
C) Pressing down on the clay and pushing it outwards.
D) Squeezing the clay between your fingers and drawing it upwards.

A) S-cracks in the center.
B) Uneven glaze coverage.
C) Clay sticking to the wheel.
D) Over-watering the clay.

A) Pull very slowly and add no water.
B) Use excessive water and pull quickly.
C) Maintain even pressure and use water sparingly.
D) Add a lot of slip to the walls.

A) To prevent cracking and strengthen the edge.
B) To make the rim more decorative.
C) To thin out the rim.
D) To add texture to the rim.

A) Pushing downwards on the rim.
B) Gently squeezing the rim between your fingers.
C) Cutting the rim with a knife.
D) Pulling upwards on the rim.

A) Shaping and smoothing the walls.
B) Mixing glaze.
C) Adding texture to the surface.
D) Cutting the clay off the wheel.

A) Bone-dry stage.
B) Wet stage.
C) After the bisque firing.
D) Leather-hard stage.

A) To add glaze to the pot.
B) To add a handle to the pot.
C) To fire the pot for the first time.
D) To remove excess clay and refine the shape.

A) Sponge.
B) Paint brush.
C) Wire cutter.
D) Loop tools.

A) A glaze effect on the bottom of the pot.
B) A raised ring on the bottom of the pot.
C) A handle attached to the side of the pot.
D) A decorative ring around the rim.

A) By using a mold to shape the bottom.
B) By adding clay to the bottom before firing.
C) By painting a ring of glaze on the bottom.
D) By removing clay from the bottom during trimming.

A) To prevent the pot from cracking during firing.
B) To add texture to the bottom of the pot.
C) To make the pot easier to handle.
D) To elevate the pot and provide a stable base.

A) It is fired at a high temperature.
B) It is soaked in water.
C) It needs to dry completely.
D) It is immediately glazed.

A) The process of adding a foot ring.
B) The first firing, typically at a lower temperature.
C) A special type of glazing technique.
D) The second firing, after glazing.

A) It makes the clay waterproof.
B) It shrinks the clay to its final size.
C) It adds color to the clay.
D) It makes the clay stronger and more porous for glazing.

A) The pot is trimmed again.
B) The pot is painted with underglazes.
C) The pot is thrown away.
D) The pot is glazed.

A) A type of glaze that is applied before bisque firing.
B) The second firing, at a higher temperature, to melt the glaze.
C) The first firing, to harden the clay.
D) A special technique to add texture to the glaze.

A) The size of the pot.
B) The desired color of the glaze.
C) The humidity in the kiln.
D) The type of clay and glaze being used.

A) All of the above.
B) Do not attempt repairs without training.
C) Wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
D) Do not remove any guards from the wheel.

A) A type of clay used for sculpting.
B) A type of glaze.
C) Clay mixed with water to a creamy consistency.
D) A tool used for trimming.