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  • 1. What is the primary purpose of spinning yarn?
A) To dye fiber different colors.
B) To create a continuous strand of fiber suitable for weaving or knitting.
C) To clean raw fibers.
D) To felt fibers together.
  • 2. Which of these is NOT a common fiber used for spinning?
A) Cotton
B) Wool
C) Alpaca
D) Cotton candy
  • 3. What is 'drafting' in spinning?
A) The process of winding yarn onto a bobbin.
B) The process of adding twist to the yarn.
C) The process of drawing out fibers to thin the yarn.
D) The process of cleaning raw fiber.
  • 4. What is 'twist' in spun yarn?
A) The color of the yarn.
B) The thickness of the yarn.
C) The length of the yarn.
D) The spiral arrangement of fibers that holds them together.
  • 5. Which hand typically controls the fiber supply in hand spinning?
A) Both hands equally
B) It doesn't matter.
C) The non-dominant hand
D) The dominant hand
  • 6. What does WPI stand for in yarn measurements?
A) Wraps Per Inch
B) Width Per Inch
C) Weight Per Inch
D) Wool Percentage Index
  • 7. What is the benefit of plying yarn?
A) It increases the yarn's strength and balance.
B) It makes the yarn more difficult to dye.
C) It makes the yarn less durable.
D) It decreases the yarn's softness.
  • 8. Which spinning tool uses a spindle and a bowl?
A) Electric Spinner
B) Great Wheel
C) Drop Spindle
D) Navajo Spindle
  • 9. What is a 'distaff'?
A) A type of spinning wheel.
B) A type of dye used for yarn.
C) A tool to hold the fiber supply for spinning.
D) A tool for measuring yarn.
  • 10. What is 'singles' yarn?
A) Yarn made from synthetic fibers.
B) Yarn that has been dyed a single color.
C) Yarn made from a single strand of spun fiber.
D) Yarn made from multiple strands twisted together.
  • 11. What is the 'orifice' on a spinning wheel?
A) The opening through which the yarn passes onto the bobbin.
B) The large wheel that drives the mechanism.
C) The part that holds the fiber supply.
D) The foot pedal of the spinning wheel.
  • 12. What is 'take-up' on a spinning wheel?
A) The rate at which the yarn is wound onto the bobbin.
B) The amount of fiber drafted.
C) The speed of the large wheel.
D) The amount of twist inserted into the yarn.
  • 13. What does VM stand for in regards to fiber?
A) Variable Micron
B) Visual Material
C) Vegetable Matter
D) Volume Measurement
  • 14. What is a 'skein' of yarn?
A) A cone of yarn.
B) A coiled bundle of yarn.
C) A ball of yarn.
D) A single strand of yarn.
  • 15. What is the typical motion used in park and draft spinning?
A) Start, Stop, Draft, Wind
B) Slow spinning
C) Fast spinning
D) Continuous spinning
  • 16. What is 'carding' fiber?
A) Creating a roving.
B) Dyeing the fiber a specific color.
C) Washing the fiber to remove dirt.
D) Aligning fibers using combs or brushes.
  • 17. What is the purpose of steaming or wet-finishing yarn?
A) To set the twist and even out the yarn.
B) To remove any leftover fiber.
C) To make the yarn softer.
D) To add color to the yarn.
  • 18. What is the purpose of pre-drafting fiber?
A) To thin out the fiber and prepare it for spinning
B) To dye the fiber before spinning
C) To add more twist to the fiber
D) To remove VM from fiber
  • 19. What is the advantage of using an electric spinner?
A) More portability
B) Lower cost
C) Increased speed and consistency
D) Better control over yarn thickness
  • 20. Which type of spinning creates a yarn with more air and loft?
A) Woolen Spinning
B) Worsted Spinning
C) Ply Spinning
D) Cable Spinning
  • 21. What is the purpose of a 'lazy kate'?
A) To wind yarn into a ball.
B) To measure yarn.
C) To hold multiple bobbins for plying.
D) To hold the fiber supply for spinning.
  • 22. What does 'roving' refer to in spinning?
A) A method of dyeing yarn.
B) A long, slightly twisted strand of prepared fiber.
C) A finished skein of yarn.
D) A type of spinning wheel.
  • 23. Which spinning method typically produces a stronger, smoother yarn?
A) Woolen spinning
B) Worsted spinning
C) Drop spindle spinning
D) Navajo spinning
  • 24. What is 'short forward draw' primarily used for?
A) Creating a lofty, airy yarn
B) Spinning very fine yarn
C) Creating a strong, dense yarn
D) Spinning thick bulky yarn
  • 25. What is the difference between woolen and worsted yarn?
A) Worsted fibers are parallel, woolen fibers are disorganized.
B) Woolen fibers are longer, worsted fibers are shorter.
C) Woolen is only made from wool, worsted is only from synthetic fibers.
D) Worsted is always thicker than woolen.
  • 26. What is the purpose of a niddy noddy?
A) To measure yarn into skeins or hanks.
B) To spin very fine yarn.
C) To dye yarn evenly.
D) To clean raw fiber.
  • 27. What is 'color blending' in spinning?
A) Spinning only white fibers.
B) Dyeing yarn multiple colors after spinning.
C) Mixing different colored fibers to create new shades.
D) Using only natural colored fibers.
  • 28. What does 'kemp' refer to in wool?
A) The natural color of the wool.
B) Fine, soft fibers.
C) Coarse, brittle fibers that don't take dye well.
D) The strength of the wool fiber.
  • 29. Which spinning technique is best for blending multiple fibers together?
A) Blending during carding
B) Dip Dyeing
C) Spinning from a single type of fiber
D) Plying different singles together
  • 30. What is the purpose of oiling a spinning wheel?
A) To make the wheel look nicer
B) To reduce friction and ensure smooth operation
C) To add weight to the wheel
D) To clean the wheel
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