Examination on Cultural And Creative Arts
Class: Primary 6
Term: Third Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ is a fabric design technique that involves folding, twisting, pleating, or crumpling fabric and binding it with string or rubber bands before dyeing. (a) Batik (b) Tie and dye (c) Bead making (d) Weaving
2. Which of the following is NOT a material used for tie and dye? (a) Fabric (b) Wax (c) Dye (d) Water
3. The main reason for tying or binding fabric in tie and dye is to ________. (a) make it look neat (b) create resist areas that do not absorb dye (c) stretch the fabric (d) dry it faster
4. All of these are common uses of tie and dye products except ________. (a) decoration (b) adornment (c) building houses (d) window blinds
5. The process of applying molten wax to fabric to create designs before dyeing is known as ________. (a) tie and dye (b) bead making (c) batik (d) embroidery
6. Which of these materials is NOT typically used in batik production? (a) Fabric (b) Wax (c) String (d) Dye
7. The correct step after applying wax in batik making is to ________. (a) wash the fabric (b) apply dye (c) dry the fabric (d) iron the fabric
8. An example of a tool used for applying wax in batik is ________. (a) needle (b) tjanting (c) scissors (d) hammer
9. Which of these is not a common method or technique in tie and dye? (a) Folding (b) Twisting (c) Welding (d) Crumpling
10. The main reason for wearing safety gloves during tie and dye production is to ________. (a) keep hands warm (b) protect hands from dyes and chemicals (c) make the work faster (d) improve grip on fabric
11. Which of the following describes the basic concept of batik? (a) Tying fabric to resist dye (b) Using wax to resist dye (c) Stitching beads onto fabric (d) Painting directly onto fabric
12. ________ is the art of creating decorative items by stringing together small, often colourful, objects. (a) Tie and dye (b) Batik (c) Bead making (d) Pottery
13. The purpose of using water in tie and dye is to ________. (a) mix the dyes and rinse the fabric (b) make the fabric stronger (c) iron the fabric (d) dry the fabric
14. When producing tie and dye, it is important to handle dyes carefully to avoid ________. (a) making the fabric too colourful (b) staining hands and clothes (c) making the fabric too thick (d) using too much water
15. All of the following are uses of beads EXCEPT ________. (a) adornment (b) decoration (c) making cooking utensils (d) creating jewelry
16. Which of these is NOT a material needed for bead making? (a) String (b) Beads (c) Scissors (d) Wax
17. The basic idea of wax-resist design is to prevent dye from reaching certain areas of the fabric. This technique is used in ________. (a) tie and dye (b) batik (c) knitting (d) weaving
18. What is the first step in producing tie and dye on fabric after preparing materials? (a) Washing the fabric (b) Dyeing the fabric (c) Tying or binding the fabric (d) Ironing the fabric
19. Which of the following is a decorative item that can be made using beads? (a) A wooden chair (b) A necklace (c) A clay pot (d) A metal spoon
20. When making batik, after the wax has been applied and the fabric dyed, the wax is typically removed by ________. (a) scrubbing it off (b) melting it with hot water (c) peeling it off (d) leaving it to dry

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

1. (a) Define tie and dye. (2 marks)
(b) List any three materials needed for tie and dye production. (3 marks)
(c) Briefly explain two common methods or techniques used in tie and dye. (3 marks)
(d) State two uses of tie and dye products. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is batik? (2 marks)
(b) Mention three essential materials required for batik making. (3 marks)
(c) Describe the basic concept of wax-resist design in batik. (3 marks)
(d) Outline two safety precautions to observe when working with dyes or hot wax. (2 marks)

3. (a) Name two types of fabric suitable for tie and dye or batik. (2 marks)
(b) List three steps involved in the production of tie and dye after tying the fabric. (3 marks)
(c) Explain why wax is used in batik making. (3 marks)
(d) Give two examples of tools used for applying wax in batik. (2 marks)

4. (a) What is bead making? (2 marks)
(b) List three different items that can be created through bead making. (3 marks)
(c) Apart from decoration, state two other uses of tie and dye products. (3 marks)
(d) Briefly describe how the production of tie and dye differs from batik in terms of resist methods. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Tie and dye
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Wax
Question 3 – ✅ (b) create resist areas that do not absorb dye
Question 4 – ✅ (c) building houses
Question 5 – ✅ (c) batik
Question 6 – ✅ (c) String
Question 7 – ✅ (b) apply dye
Question 8 – ✅ (b) tjanting
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Welding
Question 10 – ✅ (b) protect hands from dyes and chemicals
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Using wax to resist dye
Question 12 – ✅ (c) Bead making
Question 13 – ✅ (a) mix the dyes and rinse the fabric
Question 14 – ✅ (b) staining hands and clothes
Question 15 – ✅ (c) making cooking utensils
Question 16 – ✅ (d) Wax
Question 17 – ✅ (b) batik
Question 18 – ✅ (c) Tying or binding the fabric
Question 19 – ✅ (b) A necklace
Question 20 – ✅ (b) melting it with hot water