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A Scarf of Damask Fabric Trivia Quiz

Cloth is a very common textile used for many things. How much do you know about cloth?

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
392,421

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
455

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which is a fabric made from flax? Hint

Linen

Silk

Cotton

Velvet

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which fabric is made by moth caterpillars? Hint

Poplin

Silk

Muslin

Gingham

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these materials used to make fabric grows in a boll? Hint

Taffeta

Himroo

Cotton

Bunting

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Question 4 of 10

4. What cloth are blue jeans often made out of? Hint

Charmeuse

Denim

Domix

Canvas

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Question 5 of 10

5. What do you usually do with cheesecloth? Hint

Make shirts

Make napkins

Cover ballgown skirts

Drain cheese

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Question 6 of 10

6. Percale is a type of fabric that is usually used to make what? Hint

Parachutes

Ship sails

Saris

Sheets

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these is a richly woven material that often has silver or gold threads woven into it? Hint

Gingham

Dungaree

Glass cloth

Brocade

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Question 8 of 10

8. Voile is a heavy fabric that is used in parachutes.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Damask is a soft, thin type of silk.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Kevlar is a synthetic fiber that is used to make which of these? Hint

Bulletproof vests

Bath and hand towels

Children's coats

Hosiery

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which is a fabric made from flax?

Answer: Linen

Linen is made from the flax plant. It is known for its ability to remain fresh and cool in the summer. It is used for towels, clothing, and bed linens.

2. Which fabric is made by moth caterpillars?

Answer: Silk

Silk comes from various spiders and moths. They spin it to make cocoons for their babies. Some animals make silk throughout their lives.

3. Which of these materials used to make fabric grows in a boll?

Answer: Cotton

The rounded seed caplet is called a boll in the cotton plant. It looks a lot like a cotton ball.

4. What cloth are blue jeans often made out of?

Answer: Denim

Denim was known as dungaree before it was known as denim. It is a type of cotton fabric that is woven in a diagonal manner making the tough fabric that jeans are made out of.

5. What do you usually do with cheesecloth?

Answer: Drain cheese

This is a gauzy type of cotton fabric that is used in the making of cheese and in cooking. Cheesecloth is rated by how any threads there are in a square inch.

6. Percale is a type of fabric that is usually used to make what?

Answer: Sheets

Percale is a cotton or cotton-blend that is about 200 in thread count. This was originally an Indian fabric that spread to Europe and the Americas.

7. Which of these is a richly woven material that often has silver or gold threads woven into it?

Answer: Brocade

Brocade is a heavy fabric that is often embroidered upon. Silver or gold threads are often found in brocade. This fabric is used for gowns, capes and for upholstery.

8. Voile is a heavy fabric that is used in parachutes.

Answer: False

Voile is the lightweight material that is used for veils, after which it derives its name. It is also used for mosquito netting and several layers of it are used in ball gowns.

9. Damask is a soft, thin type of silk.

Answer: False

Damask is a fabric that is woven so that a design is shown on both sides. It is usually made on a jacquard loom. It is usually a cotton or cotton-blend.

10. Kevlar is a synthetic fiber that is used to make which of these?

Answer: Bulletproof vests

Kevlar is the material that is used to make bullet-proof vests. It is a synthetic fabric that is five times stronger than steel.

Source: Author dcpddc478

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