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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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