Anne’s Quiz #38

The Linen Closet

1. What type of fiber is linen made from?: a) cotton; b) hemp; c) flax; d) willow bark

2. From what type of animal does mohair come?: a) sheep; b) goat; c) llama; d) rabbit

3. Which of these methods is most effective to prevent moths from destroying wool fabrics?: a) dry cleaning and storing in plastic bags; b) packing one moth ball with each item; c) packing with cedar chips; d) shaking out items every 6 months

4. What is the typical thread count per inch for percale sheets?: a) 50-70; b) 100-140; c) 180-200; d) 250-300

5. What is special about a Swedish Huck Towel?: a) It's soft.; b) It's embroidered.; c) It's extra large.; d) It's imported.

6. How long is a twin extra long bed, commonly used in college dorms?: a) 50 inches; b) 65 inches; c) 75 inches; d) 80 inches

7. How many eiderdown quilts were aboard the Titanic?: a) none; b) 100; c) 800; d) 3000

8. Which of these man-made fabrics was created first?: a) rayon; b) nylon; c) polyester; d) spandex

9. What was the name of the container that a prospective bride used to store her linens 100-200 years ago?: a) hope chest; b) cedar chest; c) clothes press; d) trousseau

10. Why is some cotton 'mercerized'?: a) to make the dye work better; b) to make the fabric fluffy; c) to make the threads smaller; d) to increase luster

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quiz 38 created 5-2-02