Ceramics Quiz

Where can pottery also be fired besides in a kiln?

• In an oven

• Outside in a pit

• On a stovetop

• In a microwave

What must be done when joining two pieces of clay?

• The pieces must be heated together

• Each piece must be scored, slipped and smoothed

• The pieces must be painted before joining

• Each piece must be baked separately

Which of the following is NOT a type of kiln?

• Electric

• Gas

• Solar

• Wood

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Classical Greek Pottery?

• Use of geometric patterns exclusively

• Depiction of daily life and mythological scenes

• Absence of human or animal figures

• Use of a single color without any additional ornamentation

What is the name of this tool?

• Wire Cutter/wire pull

• Steel Scraper

• Potter’s Rib

• Ribbon Trimming Tool

What is the term for clay that has been allowed to dry slightly, making it stiff but still workable?

• Leather-hard

• Bone-dry

• Greenware

• Bisque ware

What is the main characteristic of black figure ware Greek Pottery?

• The figures are painted in red on a black background.

• The pottery is completely black without any figures.

• The figures are carved into the pottery, revealing the clay color.

• The figures are painted in black on the natural clay color background.

What is the name of this tool?

• Smoothing surfaces

• Cutting clay

• Needle tool

• Shaping and carving

What is ceramics?

• The process of painting on clay

• The art of working with clay

• The study of clay mineralogy

• The history of clay artifacts

Which type of clay is known for being soft, pliable, and easy to work with?

• Leather-hard

• Bone-dry

• Plastic-ware

• Bisque ware