Brick Quiz

Which of these materials is NOT typically used to make bricks?

• Clay (Most common)

• Concrete

• Straw

• Sand

What is the standard size of a brick in the United States?

• 2"x4"x8"

• 3"x5"x7"

• 4"x8"x12" (Standard brick)

• 5"x9"x14"

What is the name of the groove or indentation sometimes found on a brick's long side?

• Frog

• Kiln mark

• Scoring

• Header

What type of brick is best suited for exterior walls in a cold climate?

• Clay brick (Good insulator)

• Concrete brick (Strong and durable)

• Lightweight brick (Lightweight and insulating)

• Adobe brick (Not weatherproof)

What is the term for the vertical rows of bricks in a wall?

• Courses

• Wythes

• Stretchers

• Headers

What is the name for the pattern in which bricks are laid?

• Bond

• Mortar mix

• Lewis pin

• Frog

What tool is used to cut bricks to size?

• Brick hammer

• Bolster chisel

• Brick trowel

• Mason's line

What is the purpose of 'weep holes' in brick walls?

Which ancient civilization is famous for its use of sun-dried bricks called adobe?

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Mesopotamians

• Mayans

What is the name of the iconic red brick used in many Victorian-era buildings?

• London Stock Brick

• Chicago Common Brick

• Roman Brick

• Flemish Bond Brick