LESSON 2
PRACTICE EXERCISE
ANSWER KEY AND FEEDBACK
Item
Correct Answer and Feedback
1.
B.
1/4 inch
This is not an exact measurement, however, it is a good starting
point. This amount has proven to be the best compromise between
frequent point breaking and the need to sharpen the pencil
often.
Also remember, never use a dull razor blade because it
might slip and cut you deeply (page 2-4, para 3a).
2.
A.
A0
Gothic letters resemble block letters.
To make
these letters,
you need a pen that produces clean square lines.
The "A" style
speedball pen makes such lines.
The size "O"
point is the
widest size, the smaller the number the wider the
line (pages 2-
6 and 2-7, para 5b(2)(b) and figure 2-6).
3.
D.
Mineral spirits
while lacquer thinner is the most preferred cleaning solvent for
lacquer paint, it was not a choice for this item.
Mineral
spirits is also suitable for cleaning lacquer paint from
brushes.
Always read the label on the paint container and
follow the directions.
If the label is not readable or is
missing, then follow the guidance in figure 2-10 (page 2-11,
figure 2-10).
4.
A.
Vertical
The vertical stroke is the foundation stroke of most letters.
If it is not made correctly, you cannot construct the letter
properly (page 2-13, para 11b(3) and figure 2-12).
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