Deck 25: Chairs

Question 1

Both benches and stools represent the earliest and simplest forms of seating that are still used today.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The chair frame can be built using primarily rectangular parts, in which case ____ mortise-and-tenon joints are used.

A) straight
B) round
C) square
D) angular

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Benches and stools are always backless.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

____ serve to support the back, and they are turned.

A) Splats
B) Crest rails
C) Rungs
D) Spindles

Question 5

A side chair should have a seat height of ____.

A) 13" to 17"
B) 14" to 19"
C) 15" to 15-1/2"
D) 17" to 18"

Question 6

Side chairs differ from armchairs in that they do not have arms.

Question 7

____ run between the legs and connect them.

A) Rungs
B) Crest rails
C) Splats
D) Spindles

Question 8

Two uniquely American pieces of outdoor furniture are the porch swing and the Adirondack chair.

Question 9

Chairs are required to withstand less abuse than almost any other piece of furniture.

Question 10

A side chair should have a seat width of ____ at the back.

A) 13" to 17"
B) 14" to 19"
C) 15" to 15-1/2"
D) 17" to 18"

Question 11

As with chairs, parts of benches and stools may be rectangular, turned, or round.

Question 12

____ chairs are lower, both in seat height and overall height, than either side chairs or armchairs.

A) Rocking
B) Easy
C) Companion
D) Adirondack

Question 13

Chairs should be somewhat wider at the back than at the front.

Question 14

A side chair should have a seat width of ____ at the front.

A) 13" to 17"
B) 14" to 19"
C) 15" to 15-1/2"
D) 17" to 18"

Question 15

A seat to which the legs are attached is called a ____ seat, and it is made of solid wood.

A) slab
B) frame
C) cane
D) rush

Question 16

____ extend from one rung to another, providing another means of tying the chair frame together.

A) Crest rails
B) Stretchers
C) Spindles
D) Splats

Question 17

A ____ is defined as a piece of furniture, consisting of a seat, legs, back, and sometimes arms, that is designed to accommodate one person.

A) chair
B) sofa
C) couch
D) settee

Question 18

Chairs may be divided into five main categories.

Question 19

The first Adirondack chair was designed by Thomas Lee in 1930.

Question 20

Pews are typically used in churches for seating the congregation.

Question 21

____ are essentially benches with backs, and like benches, they are built to seat more than a single occupant.

A) Sofas
B) Pews
C) Loveseats
D) Adirondack

Question 22

____ are essentially small couches that are designed to provide seating for more than one person.

A) Adirondack chairs
B) Sofas
C) Loveseats
D) Pews

Question 23

____, also called couches, are actually larger versions of easy chairs.

A) Sofas
B) Pews
C) Adirondack
D) Benches

Question 24

____ may be metal or wood and are useful for temporary seating, which can be easily set up and stored when not in use.

A) Pews
B) Sofas
C) Adirondack chairs
D) Folding chairs

Question 25

If the parts of the chair frame are round, ____ mortise-and-tenon joints are utilized.

A) straight
B) round
C) square
D) angular

Question 26

A ____, like a chair, is for a single occupant.

A) sofa
B) bench
C) stool
D) pew

Question 27

It is difficult to accurately drill holes in ____ stock.

A) flat
B) long
C) square
D) round

Question 28

A(n) ____ provides seating for more than one person.

A) Adirondack chair
B) bench
C) stool
D) chair

Question 29

____, Fraxinus Americana, is a coarse but generally straight-grained wood that is similar to oak in appearance but is lighter in color with a pale brown heartwood.

A) White ash
B) Maple
C) Hickory
D) Pine

Question 30

____, Fraxinus Americana, is commonly used for baseball bats, tool handles, and cabinetry, and it is an excellent wood for bending.

A) Maple
B) Hickory
C) White ash
D) Pine