Interesting Quiz On Pottery
Here are some more questions about pottery
- 1.
When is glaze traditionally applied to pottery pieces?
- A.
Three Days Before Firing
- B.
Just After Firing
- C.
Just Before Firing
- D.
Three Days After Firing
Correct Answer
C. Just Before Firing -
- 2.
Which of the following is not a good way to heat a kiln?
- A.
Coal
- B.
Gas
- C.
Wood
- D.
Electricity
Correct Answer
C. Wood -
- 3.
Which of the following is NOT a traditonal use of a kiln?
- A.
Making Bricks
- B.
Firing Pottery
- C.
Drying Lumber
- D.
Baking Bread
Correct Answer
D. Baking Bread -
- 4.
In making pottery, which of these is not an unwanted consequence of high firing temperatures?
- A.
Stronger Pots
- B.
High Shrinkage
- C.
Slumping
- D.
Warping
Correct Answer
A. Stronger Pots -
- 5.
What happens if sun-dried clay gets wet?
- A.
It Becomes Slimy
- B.
Nothing At All
- C.
It Gets Squishy
- D.
It Disintegrates
Correct Answer
D. It Disintegrates -
- 6.
Which of the following is not a ceramic?
- A.
Wooden Sculptures
- B.
Cement
- C.
Pottery
- D.
Bricks
Correct Answer
A. Wooden Sculptures -
- 7.
In which year did transfer printing revolutionize the porcelain industry by speeding up production?
- A.
1673
- B.
1852
- C.
1756
- D.
1963
Correct Answer
C. 1756 -
- 8.
Where did pottery glazing originate?
- A.
The Origin Is Unknown
- B.
China
- C.
Mexico
- D.
Egypt
Correct Answer
A. The Origin Is Unknown -
- 9.
Which type of clay is heavy and pure, and found in the place it was originally made?
- A.
Dense Clay
- B.
Primary Clay
- C.
Mud Clay
- D.
Secondary Clay
Correct Answer
B. Primary Clay -
- 10.
What is the substance that is added to pottery glaze to lower its melting point?
- A.
Melting Mix
- B.
Flux
- C.
Granules
- D.
Sgraffito
Correct Answer
B. Flux -
- 11.
How do many Southwest Native Americans come by the clay they use for pottery?
- A.
Buying It In Stores
- B.
Digging It Themselves
- C.
Paying Others To Dig For It
- D.
Trading
Correct Answer
B. Digging It Themselves -
- 12.
Which color does tin glaze yield?
- A.
White
- B.
Orange
- C.
Black
- D.
Red
Correct Answer
A. White -
- 13.
Which old firing technique is possible in your own backyard?
- A.
Beehive Kiln
- B.
Black Firing
- C.
Oven Firing
- D.
Pit Firing
Correct Answer
D. Pit Firing -
- 14.
One of the ingredients necessary for porcelain, Petuntse, is found only in which country?
- A.
Russia
- B.
China
- C.
United States
- D.
Spain
Correct Answer
B. China -
- 15.
Which type of clay has been transported from its original location, and has collected impurities?
- A.
Primary Clay
- B.
Glacial Clay
- C.
Stream Clay
- D.
Secondary Clay
Correct Answer
D. Secondary Clay -
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