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Tier 1 Floral Design Study Set

Total questions: 127

Worksheet time: 2hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Primary colors and repitition and pattern were used during the ____________________ period.

a)

Egyptian

b)

Roman

c)

Greek

d)

Victorian

2.

During this time period, people wore their flowers instead of putting them in vases.

a)

Egyptian

b)

Greek

c)

Victorian

d)

American Federalist

3.

This is a picture of a _________________. These were used as a symbol of abundance during the ________ period.

a)

Horn vase, Roman

b)

Cornucopia, Greek

c)

Conucopia, Roman

d)

Topiary, Greek

4.

These TWO time periods used wreaths and garlands to adorn their homes with flowers.

a)

Greek

b)

Egyptian

c)

Roman

d)

Byzantine

e)

Middle ages

5.

This time period was the first to incorporate color schemes in their arrangements which included wreaths and garlands.

a)

Middle Ages

b)

Byzantine

c)

Roman

d)

Greek

6.

What type of art is the picture?

a)

montage

b)

mural

c)

mosaic

d)

oil portrait

7.
What is a mosaic?
a)
Gold Statue
b)
Art created with pieces of glass or stone
c)
Humanist artwork
d)
Type of Column
8.

This flower is considered sacred in Egyptian culture.

(a)  

9.

During this time period, arrangements were simplistic, repetitious, and highly stylized

a)

Egyptian

b)

Roman

c)

Greek

d)

Victorian

10.

During this time period, designers created conical shaped and patterned arrangements with alternating fruits and flowers.

a)

Egyptian

b)

Roman

c)

Greek

d)

Byzantine

11.
The cornucopia is used during what United States holiday? 
a)
Easter
b)
Thanksgotcha
c)
Christmas 
d)
Thanksgiving 
12.

What time period inspired this floral design?

a)

Greek/Roman

b)

Byzantine

c)

Japanese

d)

American

13.

What time period inspired this floral design?

a)

Renaissance

b)

Baroque

c)

Byzantine

d)

Chinese

14.

What time period inspired this floral design?

a)

Modern

b)

Greek/Roman

c)

Egyptian

d)

Renaissance

15.

What time period inspired this floral design?

a)

Baroque

b)

American

c)

Chinese

d)

Victorian

16.

What time period inspired this floral design?

a)

American

b)

Dutch-Flemish

c)

English-Georgian

d)

Victorian

17.

What time period inspired this floral design?

a)

American

b)

Dutch-Flemish

c)

English-Georgian

d)

Victorian

18.

What time period inspired this floral design?

a)

Modern

b)

Greek/Roman

c)

Victorian

d)

Renaissance

19.

Egyptian period

a)

Tomb painting, mosaics and vase decorations were a part of ancient life.

b)

Flowers were used for decoration in temples and banquet tables

c)

Designs more informal, more feminine

d)

Used to honor pharaohs, kings and gods

20.

VIctorian era

a)

Establishes rules for flower arranging. Still large and kinda ugly.Made artificial flowers from shells, feathers, paper and hair. Floral design was elaborate and overdone

b)

was known for arrangements that were based on curvilinear lines, often patterned after nature in the shape of plants and flowers

c)

The flowers provided relief from odor and they believed the tuzzy-muzzy also helped ward off disease.

d)

This style of art reflects an appreciation for the Greek and Roman lifestyles

21.

Middle ages

a)

Horticulture was focused on food and medicinal herbs.The Church thought that offering flowers to the Gods was blaspheme.Flowers are still being used for personal adornment

b)

Mistresses usually directed designers with no thought to arrangement or color groupings

c)

Establishes rules for flower arranging. Still large and kinda ugly

d)

was known for arrangements that were based on curvilinear lines, often patterned after nature in the shape of plants and flowers

22.

Used vases and containers but not to hold flowers. Vessels influenced vase design of today.Flowers & petals were scattered on the ground during ceremonies.Garland of greenery, flowers and herbs were hung in halls for special events.

a)

Roman period

b)

Basic history

c)

Baroque & Dutch-Flemish Styles

d)

Greek period

23.

First time people are depicted shopping for flowers. Start of flower arrangements.

a)

Roman period

b)

French period

c)

Ancient period

d)

Historical era

24.

A period of rebirth for the arts.Flowers appear in paintings. Emphasis put on the symbolism of flowers.

a)

English period

b)

Egyptian period

c)

Renaissance period

d)

Greek period

25.

Lavish design. Big heavy containers. Not for church and nobility only.

a)

Garland of greenery, flowers and herbs were hung in halls for special events.

b)

Baroque & Dutch-Flemish Styles

c)

Designs more informal, more feminine. Softening of colors used.

d)

Definition of period style and what it is

26.

Mistresses usually directed designers with no thought to arrangement or color groupings. Designs more informal, more feminine. Softening of colors used.

a)

Art deco

b)

French period

c)

Baroque & Dutch-Flemish Styles

27.

Do their own thing & are passionate about flowers.Men and women carried tiny floral bouquets. The flowers provided relief from odor and they believed the tuzzy-muzzy also helped ward off disease.

a)

Art nouvea

b)

Chinese style

c)

English-georgian period

d)

Japanese style

28.

Renowned for its colorful arrangements in finger vase and flower bricks. The English and European roots particularly in the Georgian and French designs became more symmetrical and sophisticated.

a)

Definition of period style

b)

Used vases and containers but not to hold flowers.

c)

A period of rebirth for the arts

d)

Colonial period

29.

Colorful but not much new in floral design.Continued roman style of garlands and body decoration.

a)

Roman period

b)

Byzantine period

30.
The Hogarth Curve is also known as... 
a)
The Line of Power 
b)
The Branch of Beauty 
c)
The Line of Elegance 
d)
The Line of Beauty 
31.
In what period were flowers placed in household containers and used as decorations around the American home? 
a)

Early American / Early Colonial

b)

Colonial Williamsburg

c)

American Federal 

d)

American Idol

32.

In which era did fan shaped arrangements become prominent?

a)

American / Colonial

b)

Classical

c)

oriental

d)

renaissance

33.

_______________ have sides or halves which are not the same, but still balanced

a)

Symmetrical

b)

Asymmetrical

c)

Naturalistic

d)

nejime

34.

_______________ have sides or halves which are the same

a)

Symmetrical

b)

Asymmetrical

c)

Naturalistic

d)

nejime

35.

_______________ have sides or halves which are not the same, but still balanced

a)

Symmetrical

b)

Asymmetrical

c)

Naturalistic

d)

nejime

36.

Which time era did the following?

-used flowers for decorations, garlands, wreaths, and temple offerings

-utilized simplistic design principles

-applied a particular pattern several times

-handed out flowers for athletic and religious events

a)

Classical

b)

Americans

c)

Oriental

d)

American

37.

Which of the following eras marked the beginning of fan shaped arrangements?

a)

colonial

b)

greek

c)

baroque

d)

Chinese

38.

What time frame did the modern American era begin?

a)

early 1600s

b)

300 BC

c)

early 2000

d)

1400-1500

39.

This floral design period flourished from 1400 to 1900

a)

Classical

b)

America

c)

European

d)

Oriental

40.

Which of the following represents the three lines in an oriental design

a)

heaven earth and moon

b)

moon stars and sun

c)

sun earth and heaven

d)

heaven man and earth

41.

The horn of plenty, or cornucopia was imported from the Baroque period.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

These herbs were commonly used in Greek floral design.

a)

Basil and Thyme

b)

Rosemary and Parsley

c)

Thyme and Pepper

d)

None of the answers here

43.

What type of line does Baroque design focus on?

a)

C-curve

b)

S-curve

c)

O-shaped

d)

Fully round

44.
In what period did flowers start having meanings? 
a)
Victorian 
b)
Renaissance 
c)
Flemish 
d)
Early American 
45.
The Renaissance was a period of 
a)
flowers 
b)
rebirth 
c)
rebuilding 
d)
design 
46.
In what period were Greek and Roman periods influential? 
a)
Byzantine 
b)
Baroque
c)
Renaissance
d)
Victorian 
47.
In what period were floral arrangements used for social occasions and acted as a form of status?
a)
Cool Kids 
b)
Byzantine 
c)
Egyptian 
d)
Victorian 
48.
In what period were flowers placed in household containers and used as decorations around the American home? 
a)
Early American 
b)
Colonial Williamsburg
c)
American Federal 
d)
American Idol
49.
What are considered ancient civilizations? 
a)
Greek
b)
Byzantine 
c)
Roman 
d)
All of the above 
50.

In order to reduce water loss due to transpiration, relative humidity should be between.... in floral coolers

a)

15-20%

b)

25-35%

c)

30-70%

d)

95-99%

51.

the biological aging of flowers is called...

a)

grading

b)

senescence

c)

storage

d)

vase life

52.

Senescence is triggered by...

a)

ethylene

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

oxygen

d)

nitrogen

53.

Which of the following practices will help prevent ethylene pollution?

a)

having good sanitation practices

b)

ensuring coolers are working properly

c)

removing diseased & dying plant material

d)

all of these

54.

plants that bend away from gravity or the ground are called...

a)

phototrophic

b)

geotrophic

c)

thigmotrophic

d)

none of these

55.

What is the term for plants that bend toward the light?

a)

phototrophic

b)

geotrophic

c)

thigmotrophic

d)

none of these

56.

The care and handling of foliage is the same as cut flowers.

a)

true

b)

false

57.

The process of floral plants being evaluated for quality...

a)

storage

b)

grading

c)

conditioning

d)

pulsing

58.

Which of the following is a method of floral grading?

a)

stem length

b)

flower diameter

c)

flower count / stems

d)

all of these

59.

Which of the following flowers are graded based on stem length?

a)

roses

b)

tulips

c)

snapdragons

d)

all of these

60.

Which rose would have the highest (best) grade / be worth the most money?

a)

12 inches

b)

20 inches

c)

16 inches

d)

28 inches

61.

Thorns are typically removed from roses mechanically to...

a)

to not damage the stem

b)

easier for florists to handle

c)

prevent disease

d)

all of these

62.

Which of the following best describes respiration?

a)

Process by which energy stored from photosynthesis is converted to energy for the plant to use

b)

Amount of light received on the surface of a plant

63.

Why is removing foliage and thorns below the water level, the first step in processing flowers?

a)

To avoid causing damage to the stem

b)

For handling purposes as well as to prevent decay

64.

Mary has a cooler full of flowers in which foliage is wilting and the flowers are dying very quickly. Which of the following is most likely Mary’s problem?

a)

Presence of ethylene

b)

Foliage growth

65.

Why is post harvest care of cut flowers important?

a)

To increase shelf life

b)

To decrease shelf life

66.

Why should cut flowers be stored in a cooler?

a)

To slow respiration, bacterial growth, deterioration and transpiration

b)

To speed up respiration and transpiration and slow bacterial growth and deterioration

67.

Why do plants transpire more rapidly during the day?

a)

Transpiration rate increases in higher temperatures

b)

Transpiration rate decreases in higher temperatures

68.

Why should stems be cut at a 45 degree angle?

a)

To decrease stem blockage

b)

To decrease disease

69.

Mary has a cooler full of flowers in which foliage is wilting and the flowers are dying very quickly. Which of the following is most likely Mary’s problem?

a)

Presence of ethylene

b)

Foliage growth

c)

Growth of all plant parts

d)

Water and food uptake

70.

Why should cut flowers be stored in a cooler?

a)

To slow respiration, bacterial growth, deterioration and transpiration

b)

To speed up respiration and transpiration and slow bacterial growth and deterioration

c)

To speed up respiration, slow bacterial growth, deterioration and transpiration

d)

To slow respiration, bacterial growth, deterioration and speed up transpiration

71.

Light intensity is NOT affected by which of the following?

a)

Day length

b)

Season

c)

Plant decay

d)

Weather conditions

72.

The preparation of flowers/foliages for arranging by allowing for adequate solution uptake out in room temperature

a)

conditioning

b)

phloem

c)

transpiration

73.

Filled with water

a)

xylem

b)

turgid

c)

salinity

74.

Plant water loss

a)

conditioning

b)

phloem

c)

transpiration

75.

Chose the two ways that cut flowers can get the sugars they need.

a)

From stored sugars in the plant at the time of harvest

b)

From the supplemental sugars provided by using a floral preservative

c)

From stored sugars in the soil at the time of harvest

d)

From the supplemental sugars provided by using water

76.

With proper post harvest care, the _________ life of flowers can be maximized.

a)

growing

b)

planting

c)

cut

d)

vase

77.

Learning proper care and _____________ procedures is vital for any retail or wholesale employee.

a)

selling

b)

arranging

c)

growing

d)

handling

78.

________ plants are usually processed the day after they are received.

a)

tropical

b)

succulent

c)

indoor

d)

outdoor

79.

Tropical flowers are grown in a very __________ environment.

a)

dry

b)

cold

c)

arid

d)

humid

80.

Flowers can be used within _______ hours of unpacking and processing them in water.

a)

2

b)

12

c)

22

d)

18

81.

Floral __________________ are used for three main reasons: to lower the pH in the flower, to reduce bacteria growth in the flower and to replenish the food source in the flower.

a)

preservatives

b)

sugars

c)

hydration

d)

nutrients

82.

If a flower has stem blockage and does not have a fresh cut, it will not properly take up water to ______________ the flower.

a)

transpiration

b)

dehydrate

c)

rehydrate

d)

respiration

83.

Flowers harvested at an ___________ stage of development have a shortened shelf life.

a)

advanced

b)

shortened

c)

seedling

d)

budding

84.

___________ is the amount of water vapor in the air.

a)

transpiration

b)

humidity

c)

photosynthesis

d)

respiration

85.

This design principle demonstrates mechanical and visual stability

a)

balance

b)

emphasis

c)

harmony

d)

rhythm

e)

proportion

86.

This design principle creates a accented area and draws the eye of the viewer to the center of interest.,

a)

balance

b)

dominance

c)

harmony

d)

rhythm

e)

proportion

87.

This design principle creates a pleasing size relationships among all components of the design and surrounding area

a)

balance

b)

emphasis

c)

harmony

d)

rhythm

e)

proportion

88.

This design principle creates a feeling of motion, and draws the observer through a visual path of the design

a)

balance

b)

emphasis

c)

harmony

d)

rhythm

e)

unity

89.

This design principle has all components blend together without separation

a)

balance

b)

emphasis

c)

harmony

d)

rhythm

e)

unity

90.

This design principle has all different components of the design fit together in a visually pleasing composition.

a)

balance

b)

emphasis

c)

harmony

d)

rhythm

e)

unity

91.
Floral Design is a creative expression using?
a)
flowers, containers, foliage & accessories
b)
Nothing
c)
animated flowers, containers, foliage & accessories
92.
Floral Design is unique because it is?
a)
living art
b)
living people
c)
filled with energy
93.
Principles of design for Harmony are?
a)
Combining everything together to make a “whole”
b)
Wise selection of individual parts with proper relationships
c)
State of being one
d)
Sense of equilibrium (symmetrical, asymmetrical, visual, physical)
94.

Principles of design for Unity are?

a)

Combining everything together to make a “whole”

b)

Wise selection of individual parts with proper relationships

c)

State of being one

d)

Sense of equilibrium (symmetrical, asymmetrical, visual, physical)

95.
Principles of design for Balance are?
a)
Combining everything together to make a “whole”
b)
Wise selection of individual parts with proper relationships
c)
State of being one
d)
Sense of equilibrium (symmetrical, asymmetrical, visual, physical)
96.

Principles of design for Proportion are?

a)

Balance and equilibrium comparing one part to other parts or to the whole

b)

Overall size compared to the surroundings.

c)

Area of interest formed by size, color, texture, spacing, shape, etc.

d)

Flow or movement of the eye through a design

97.
Principles of design for Scale are?
a)
Balance and equilibrium comparing one part to other parts or to the whole 
b)
Overall size compared to other flowers, surrounds, or the design itself
c)
Area of interest formed by size, color, texture, spacing, shape, etc.
d)
Flow or movement of the eye through a design
98.
Principles of design for Focal Point are?
a)
Balance and equilibrium comparing one part to other parts or to the whole 
b)
Overall size compared to other flowers, surrounds, or the design itself
c)
Area of interest formed by size, color, texture, spacing, shape, etc.
d)
Flow or movement of the eye through a design
99.

What is harmony? (Multiple Answers)

a)

the effect of matching

b)

blending materials together

c)

singing at the same pitch

d)

bringing harm to others

100.

How is harmony achieved?

a)

coloring in the lines and putting in the time

b)

gathering flowers and just throwing them together

c)

matching flowers and colors to fit a container for that setting

d)

making happiness in a vase or floral foam

101.

How many principles of design are there?

a)

6

b)

9

c)

2

d)

0

102.

What has the most impact in an arrangement?

a)

Line

b)

Filler

c)

Color

d)

Focal Point

103.

What are the principles of design? (Multiple Answers)

a)

Focal Point and Harmony

b)

Scale and Proportion

c)

Unity

d)

Rhythm and Balance

e)

Shape

104.

How can we create movement?

a)

Repeating lines with variation

b)

Using a fan and fabric

c)

Putting pretty objects into an arrangement

105.

What is rhythm?

a)

Living to the beat of your own drum

b)

visual movement of eyes through art

c)

the bases of an arrangement

106.

What is actual balance?

a)

the arrangement is stable and won't fall over

b)

the arrangement is happy

c)

people have to hold up the arrangement

107.

What is visual balance?

a)

Weights down the arrangement

b)

Gives the arrangement peace and harmony

c)

Pleasing to the eye

108.

What is asymmetrical balance? (Multiple Answers)

a)

Different from one side to the other

b)

The same on each side

c)

Still visually balanced

d)

A design that looks the same on all four sides

109.

How can you determine if something is visually balanced?

a)

Draw an imaginary line down the middle and compare

b)

Substitute the flowers for oranges

c)

If all the types of flowers are the same on all sides

d)

Does it look the same upside down

110.

What is unity?

a)

Blending together all parts to be viewed as a whole

b)

Holding someones hand

c)

Reuniting with your best friend

d)

Lighting a Candle

111.

What is a focal point?

a)

The point to which the viewers eye is drawn

b)

An insert that is placed in the center

c)

The point of no return

d)

Focusing on the greens in an arrangement

112.

What is proportion?

a)

Making one object small and the other one larger

b)

Knowing that everything will look the same

c)

I am guessing that all things matter

d)

The quantity of plant material in relation to the container and accessories

113.

What is the appropriate proportion? (Multiple Answers)

a)

1/3 container

b)

1/3 design

c)

2/3 container

d)

2/3 design

114.
Balance, pattern, movement, emphasis, rhythm, unity, and contrast are considered...
a)
principles of design
b)
elements of design
115.

Sharp knives are more dangerous than dull knives.

a)

True

b)

False

116.

What can you use a floral knife for?

a)

Cut wire

b)

cut flowers/foliage

c)

cut anything you want

d)

cut flowers, foliage and wire

117.

This tool is used to cut flowers and foliage and has a safety close.

a)

knife

b)

rose strippers

c)

shears

d)

wire cutters

118.

It is against the law to inhale helium gas.

a)

True

b)

False

119.

How far should you turn the knob on a helium tank?

a)

all the way

b)

half a turn

c)

not at all

d)

3/4 of a turn

120.

A helium tank does not need to be chained and secured.

a)

True

b)

False

121.

What size piece of wire should you use?

a)

the whole piece

b)

1/2 piece

122.

If you get hot glue on your fingers you should touch it to get it off.

a)

True

b)

False

123.

Its ok the store food in the floral cooler.

a)

true

b)

false

124.

If you drip water on the floor what should you do?

a)

leave it there

b)

wait for someone else to clean it up

c)

dry it up right away

d)

tell the teacher

125.

You should shake all aerosol cans before use?

a)

true

b)

false

126.

Floral aerosol cans are environmentally safe.

a)

true

b)

false

127.

If an aerosol is empty what should you do?

a)

give it to the teacher

b)

throw it in the trash

c)

put it in the recycle

d)

keep it