How to make paper
  • 1. What is the primary ingredient in paper?
A) Cellulose fibers
B) Animal hides
C) Ground minerals
D) Synthetic polymers
  • 2. Where does cellulose most commonly come from for papermaking?
A) Metal
B) Glass
C) Plastic
D) Wood
  • 3. What is the first step in the papermaking process after obtaining raw materials?
A) Drying
B) Pulping
C) Bleaching
D) Pressing
  • 4. What is the purpose of pulping?
A) Strengthening the paper
B) Separating cellulose fibers
C) Adding color
D) Removing water
  • 5. Which type of pulping uses chemicals to dissolve lignin?
A) Recycled pulping
B) Hand pulping
C) Mechanical pulping
D) Chemical pulping
  • 6. What is lignin?
A) A strengthening agent
B) A type of cellulose
C) A binding substance in wood
D) A paper dye
  • 7. What is the purpose of bleaching pulp?
A) To remove moisture
B) To strengthen the fibers
C) To add texture
D) To whiten the pulp
  • 8. What is the name of the screen used to form a sheet of paper?
A) Drying rack
B) Mould and deckle
C) Pressing screen
D) Pulping vat
  • 9. What is 'couching' in papermaking?
A) Adding color to the paper
B) The process of pulping
C) Transferring the sheet from the mould to felt
D) Removing wrinkles from the paper
  • 10. What is the purpose of pressing the paper?
A) To strengthen the fibers
B) To add color
C) To add texture
D) To remove water
  • 11. How is paper typically dried?
A) Freezing
B) Air drying or using heated rollers
C) Using microwaves
D) Submerging in water
  • 12. What is 'sizing' in papermaking?
A) Cutting the paper to size
B) Adding color to the paper
C) Strengthening the paper
D) Adding substances to control ink absorbency
  • 13. What is a watermark?
A) A type of paper stain
B) A method of paper recycling
C) A design pressed into the paper during formation
D) A paper measurement tool
  • 14. What is calendaring?
A) Adding texture to the paper
B) Cutting the paper
C) Drying the paper
D) Smoothing the paper's surface
  • 15. Which of these is NOT a common additive in papermaking?
A) Sugar
B) Dyes
C) Fillers
D) Clay
  • 16. Why are fillers added to paper?
A) To improve opacity and smoothness
B) To make the paper more absorbent
C) To make the paper waterproof
D) To make the paper stronger
  • 17. What is the basis weight of paper?
A) Size of a single sheet
B) Color of the paper
C) Thickness of a single sheet
D) Weight of a ream of paper
  • 18. What is a ream of paper?
A) 100 sheets
B) 1000 sheets
C) 500 sheets
D) 250 sheets
  • 19. What type of paper is commonly used for newspapers?
A) Photo paper
B) Newsprint
C) Cardstock
D) Bond paper
  • 20. What type of paper is commonly used for printing documents?
A) Kraft paper
B) Newsprint
C) Bond paper
D) Tissue paper
  • 21. What does GSM stand for in relation to paper?
A) Graded standard material
B) Grams per sheet material
C) Grams per square meter
D) General sheet measurement
  • 22. What is the environmental benefit of using recycled paper?
A) Uses more energy
B) Increases air pollution
C) Increases water usage
D) Reduces deforestation
  • 23. What is deckle edge paper?
A) Paper with a feathered, uneven edge
B) Paper used for painting
C) Paper with a glossy finish
D) Paper made from recycled materials
  • 24. What role does water play in papermaking?
A) Adds color to the paper
B) Strengthens the fibers directly
C) Carries and suspends the fibers
D) Provides the paper's texture
  • 25. Which of the following can be used to create decorative paper?
A) Flowers and leaves
B) Sand
C) Plastic beads
D) Metal shavings
  • 26. What is the main advantage of using a Fourdrinier machine?
A) Environmentally friendly paper
B) Smaller paper sizes
C) Continuous paper production
D) Handmade paper aesthetic
  • 27. What is the function of a dandy roll?
A) To dry the paper quickly
B) To add color to the pulp
C) To cut the paper into sheets
D) To impress watermarks and textures
  • 28. Why is the pH level of paper important for archival purposes?
A) Neutral pH is irrelevant
B) pH level affects the paper's strength
C) Acidic paper degrades over time
D) Alkaline paper fades faster
  • 29. What type of paper is best for watercolor painting?
A) Thin tissue paper
B) Glossy paper
C) Paper with high cotton content
D) Newsprint
  • 30. What is Kraft paper known for?
A) Its bright white color
B) Its smooth, glossy surface
C) Its delicate texture
D) Its strength and durability
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