Quiz: Woodworking

In this quiz, your students will learn about the history of woodworking from the French Regime up until the industrial age.

Grade 3-4

Duration : 15 minutes

Quiz
Discussion
Observation

Objective

Learn more about woodworkers and the objects they produce by taking this quiz.

Guidelines

Watch the video capsule titled “Caroline Harrison – Présentation” (English subtitles)

As a class, take the quiz and discuss the results.

Material

Paper and pencil, as needed

Quiz

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Created on January 29, 2022 By mumaq_admin

Woodworking

In this quiz, your students will learn about the history of woodworking from the French Regime up until the industrial age.

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What was an artisan specializing in woodworking during the French Regime called?

A blacksmith

A cabinetmaker

A tinsmith

A jeweller

Oops! The right answer is: cabinetmaker.
A cabinetmaker was in charge of making complex things from wood, such as furniture. Settlers were only allowed to bring one piece of furniture when leaving France: a chest. So, everything else had to be made here!

Correct!

A cabinetmaker was in charge of making complex things from wood, such as furniture. Settlers were only allowed to bring one piece of furniture when leaving France: a chest. So, everything else had to be made here!

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Did French settlers use dye and paint on furniture in the 18th century?

Yes

No

Oops! The correct answer is: Yes.
All pieces of furniture were either dyed or painted during the 18th century! This was to protect wood from dust and for decoration purposes. Settlers could use ox blood, beeswax, or paints sold by an apothecary. The four available colors were green, yellow, red, and blue.

Correct!
All pieces of furniture were either dyed or painted during the 18th century! This was to protect wood from dust and for decoration purposes. Settlers could use ox blood, beeswax, or paints sold by an apothecary. The four available colors were green, yellow, red, and blue.

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Look carefully: the front part of this chair is wider than the back. Why is that?

So that a cat can lay beside someone sitting on the chair

It was a mistake; the front and back parts were supposed to be the same width

To adapt to fashion; at the time, women wore many layers of voluminous skirts and petticoats

It was made this way for no obvious reason

Oops! The correct answer is: To adapt to fashion.
Yes, pieces of furniture would sometimes adapt to fashion trends! This type of chair is called bonne femme (good woman). It belonged to wealthy people, as this chair was imported from France.

Correct!
Yes, pieces of furniture would sometimes adapt to fashion trends! This type of chair is called bonne femme (good woman). It belonged to wealthy people, as this chair was imported from France.

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This bench is called the ‘’wayfarer’s bench’’. What could it be used for?

As a bench

As a bed

As a storage space

All of the above!

Oops! The correct answer is: all of the above!
Houses were very small in the 18th and 19th centuries, so people had to be clever and invent furniture that could serve many purposes! During the day, the wayfarer’s bench could be used as a bench and as storage space. At night, people would unfold the wooden panel and put a straw mattress on it. It’s an early version of the sofa-bed!

Correct!
Houses were very small in the 18th and 19th centuries, so people had to be clever and invent furniture that could serve many purposes! During the day, the wayfarer’s bench could be used as a bench and as storage space. At night, people would unfold the wooden panel and put a straw mattress on it. It’s an early version of the sofa-bed!

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Why isn’t there a back panel on this chair?

There used to be one, but it was damaged

So that people can sit with their back to the fireplace and stay warm

It’s a set for puppet shows

To make it more comfortable

Oops! The correct answer is: so that people can sit with their back to the fireplace and stay warm.
This type of chair used to be very popular in the Québec City area.

Correct!
This type of chair used to be very popular in the Québec City area.

Oops! The correct answer is: The Thirteen Colonies (The United States)
It’s said the rocking chair was invented by Benjamin Franklin. After the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), the people whom we call the Loyalists emigrated to Canada and brought rocking chairs with them. It was quickly adopted by Canadians: in some homes, it was possible to find up to ten rocking chairs!

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Where did rocking chairs come from?

The Thirteen Colonies (The United States)

France

Germany

Russia

Correct!
It’s said the rocking chair was invented by Benjamin Franklin. After the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), the people whom we call the Loyalists emigrated to Canada and brought rocking chairs with them. It was quickly adopted by Canadians: in some homes, it was possible to find up to ten rocking chairs!

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What type of wood was the most commonly-used in cabinetmaking during the French Regime?

Maple

Oak

Cherrywood

Pine wood

Oops! The correct answer is: pine wood.
Pinewood is very soft and therefore very easy to work with. Almost all the pieces of furniture owned by the MUMAQ are made out of pine wood. Maple is a very hard wood, and was only used as firewood during the French Regime.

Correct!
Pinewood is very soft and therefore very easy to work with. Almost all the pieces of furniture owned by the MUMAQ are made out of pine wood. Maple is a very hard wood, and was only used as firewood during the French Regime.

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