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

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 right hand (for right-handed potters).
C) Both hands are used equally.
D) The left hand (for right-handed potters).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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