Pre/Post Test

Name _________________________________________ Date __________

Pre & Post Assessment

Importance of Quilts in Civil War Era & How to Create Quilts

1. Give 2 or more reasons quilts are made.

2. Describe the quilting process.

3. Draw a sketch of 3 Civil War era blocks and label each with it's name.

4. What are or were at least 3 types of materials that can be used for batting?

5. Explain how geometry is used in making quilts. You must include geometry terms and
   their meaning that are used in designing quilt blocks as well. Give 3 examples.

6. Name at least 10 tools/instruments used to make a quilt. Can you name 20? (number answers)

PLEASE ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THE BACK OF THE SHEET.

Multiple Choice- Circle the letter of the correct choice

1. What size are quilt squares?
   1. 12 ½ inches square
   2. 5 ½ inches square
   3. 6 ½ inches square
   4. all of the above
2. Which direction of cotton woven fabric stretches the most?
   1. weft
   2. bias
   3. warp
3. Which method using scissors helps to cut fabric the straightest?
   1. Always using short cuts.
   2. Using longest stroke cuts as possible.
   3. Using tips of scissors.
4. Quilts were reportedly used historically during the Civil War to
   1. provide signals in the Underground Railroad.
   2. provide signals to folks running away from the Nazis.
   3. cover windows to knock out night lights so soldiers couldn't find and invade homes.
5. The common width for seams to sew quilt pieces is
   1. 5/8 inch
   2. ½ inch
   3. ¼ inch
   4. 1 inch
   5. all of the above

Bonus: What is the difference between paper foundation and paper piecing &

give a reason you think one or both of these methods would or would not have been used during the Civil War Era.

Performance Objective:

Post assessment includes the completion of 2 (depending on level) quilt squares measuring 12 ½ inches.