Paper Mache Quiz

What is the primary material used to create paper mâché?

• a) Plastic

• b) Wood

• c) Paper

• d) Fabric

Which adhesive can be used in paper mâché?

• a) Water

• b) Flour and water

• c) Oil

• d) Paint

What is the main benefit of using paper mâché in crafts?

• a) It is waterproof

• b) It is lightweight and strong

• c) It can be painted instantly

• d) It doesn’t require drying

In paper mâché, what is the first step?

• a) Apply paint

• b) Mix the adhesive

• c) Tear paper into pieces

• d) Let the object dry

Which of the following is not a common use for paper mâché?

• a) Masks

• b) Piñatas

• c) Sculptures

• d) Woodworking

What is the texture of a well-made paper mâché object?

• a) Soft and squishy

• b) Rough and bumpy

• c) Smooth and solid

• d) Thin and fragile

How long should paper mâché layers dry before adding another?

• a) 5–10 minutes

• b) 1 hour

• c) 24 hours

• d) It doesn't need drying

Which of the following is a common type of paper used for paper mâché?

• a) Magazine pages

• b) Tissue paper

• c) Newspaper

• d) All of the above

What does the word “mâché” mean in French?

• a) Paper

• b) Broken or mashed

• c) Ancient Egypt

• d) Fabric

Where was paper mâché first invented?

• a) Ancient Greece

• b) Ancient China

• c) Ancient Egypt

• d) The United States