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Basic Hand Bookbinding Trivia Quiz

A beginner's quiz on hand bookbinding!

A multiple-choice quiz by atkineve. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
atkineve

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
217,445

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1159

Last 3 plays: Guest 157 (8/10), Guest 112 (8/10), Guest 175 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. A book is usually divided into one or more groups of folded paper. These groups are called: Hint

sections

signatures

pamphlets

groupings

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which type of signature binding is the most long lasting? Hint

sewn signatures

staple binding

glued signatures

comb binding

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Question 3 of 10

3. Split board binding is best for what type of book? Hint

small, single signature books

small, paperback books

books made with glossy pages

large, heavy books

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which type of acid free adhesive is best for bookbinding? Hint

rubber cement

PVA

PVC

animal based adhesives

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which is NOT true of using an animal based adhesive? Hint

the adhesive yellows over time

the adhesive damages the book

the adhesive remains very strong

the book lies flat when opened

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Question 6 of 10

6. What type of thread is used in hand bookbinding? Hint

rayon

cotton

linen

polyester

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the function of the headband in modern book binding? Hint

to hold together the signatures of a book

to look pretty

to adhere the text block to the cover

to keep the book closed

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Question 8 of 10

8. What tool would you use to push out air bubbles when adhering the book cloth to the book board? Hint

book press

micro spatula

bone folder

scalpel

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Question 9 of 10

9. The piece of paper adhered to the inside cover (front and back) of a book is called a(n): Hint

paste paper

gray board

japanese tissue

end sheet

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does "tipped in" mean? Hint

stapling a page to the page in front of it

using acid free tape to insert a page

adding a small amount of glue to one end of the page and adhering it to the page in front of it

inserting a loose page between two pages

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A book is usually divided into one or more groups of folded paper. These groups are called:

Answer: signatures

Pamphlets are usually made of a single signature.

2. Which type of signature binding is the most long lasting?

Answer: sewn signatures

Staples rust, often decreasing the value of the book. Comb bindings do not hold together well over long periods of time. Glued signatures vary in quality with animal adhesives being the worst, and acid free double fan adhesive binding being the best. The latter is incredibly strong.

3. Split board binding is best for what type of book?

Answer: large, heavy books

Split board binding is unbelievable strong. Books over a thousand pages can be held up by one cover and not break!

4. Which type of acid free adhesive is best for bookbinding?

Answer: PVA

PVA stands for Poly Vinyl Acetate. Is it acid free and remains flexible.

5. Which is NOT true of using an animal based adhesive?

Answer: the book lies flat when opened

Animal adhesives are extremely strong. Unfortunately, they are generally stronger than the paper from which the book is made, resulting in ripped pages.

6. What type of thread is used in hand bookbinding?

Answer: linen

Waxed linen thread is usually prefered.

7. What is the function of the headband in modern book binding?

Answer: to look pretty

In olden times, the headband was actually sewn into the text block. Today, headbands are merely adhered to the text block for an aesthetic effect.

8. What tool would you use to push out air bubbles when adhering the book cloth to the book board?

Answer: bone folder

Bone folders are sometimes made of real bone, sometimes with Teflon. They are also excellent at making precise creases in paper.

9. The piece of paper adhered to the inside cover (front and back) of a book is called a(n):

Answer: end sheet

End sheets can either be sewn in or tipped in.

10. What does "tipped in" mean?

Answer: adding a small amount of glue to one end of the page and adhering it to the page in front of it

Tipping in is the easiest way to add replacement pages and end sheets.

Source: Author atkineve

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