Let's review the process you just learned, to make sure each part of the process is clear.  Test your knowledge on the following questions --- and remember to have fun, there are a total of 11 questions.

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1.  Which of the following materials should be used for the cover of a hard cover book?
A)  Dickey Board        B)  Card board        C)  Plaster board        D)  Chip board

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2.  The style of book you have learned to make is based on which of the following methods?
A)  Japanese               B)   Swedish            C)  American             D)  Grecian

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3.  Why is using acid free materials recommended?
A)  Prevent fires          B)  Easier to use    C) Repels dust           D)   Prevents discoloration

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4.  The front cover of this type of book has which three parts?
A)  Spine, Tail, Flap    B)   Spine, Hinge, Head    C)  Tail, Hinge, Flap    D)  Spine, Hinge, Flap

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5.  There is only one way to sew (bind) a book?
A)  True        B)  False        C)  Unsure

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6.  The hinge of a front cover is usually:
A)  1/16"       B)    1/8"        C)  1/4"        D)  1/2"

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7.  Which of the following materials could you use to cover the covers of a book?
A)   Paper        B)  Fabric        C) Paper and/or fabric        D)  None of these

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8.  Which of the following would you do first when making your own book?
A)   Cut covers      B)  'Wrap' covers       C)  Cut inside pages        D)  Doesn't matter

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9.  The two most critical stitches in a binding wrap around what part of the spine?
A)  Both head and tail    B)  Both side and tail    C)  Sides only        D)  Both side and head

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10.  The spine of a book should be no smaller than:
A)  1/2"     B)  3/4"        C)  1"        D)  2"

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11.  When picking out decorative paper, which of the following would you look for?
A)  Color and texture    B)  Stiffness       C)  Finish            D)  All of the previous

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