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1. What is the main feature of the Stretch-eze wraps?*

A) They are used to make exercises look aesthetically pleasing

B) They provide support and sensory feedback to the body

C) They replace Pilates equipment entirely

D) They are worn only during warm-ups

2. What feedback does the Shoulder Foot Wrap provide?*

A) It makes breathing harder

B) It prevents arm movement

C) It locks the feet in place

D) It guides shoulders down the back

3. The Rib-X Foot Wrap mimics what in the body?*

A) Hamstring stretch

B) Oblique slings

C) Shoulder joint compression

D) Calf activation

4. In Outside Reins, the Stretch-eze is:*

A) Worn on the ribs

B) Draped across the shoulders

C) Double-folded under the feet

D) Wrapped around the head

5. Why is it especially important to create a safe environment in Stretch-eze Pilates?*

A) Because Pilates involves more spinal articulation than many other exercises

B) Because Pilates always uses heavy equipment

C) Because Pilates doesn't allow modifications

D) Because Pilates avoids all use of props

6. Which wrap helps offload neck strain and align head-spine?*

A) Rib Wrap

B) Spiral Wrap

C) Head Hammocks

D) Boot Wrap

7. The Sari Wrap creates connection between:*

A) Foot and same-side shoulder

B) Foot and opposite shoulder

C) Both feet only

D) Head and ribs

8. The Spiral Wrap is practiced in which seated position?*

A) Cross-legged

B) Squat

C) Side-lying

D) Mermaid position

9. The Boot Wrap is designed to:*

A) Lock the ribs in place

B) Add resistance, foot/ankle feedback, and security

C) Restrict head movement

D) Protect chaffed feet

10. What is the primary intention of the Cradle exercise with the Stretch-eze?*

A) Deep spinal articulation

B) Core strengthening

C) Relaxation, support, and nervous system down-regulation

D) Leg endurance

11. How does the Stretch-eze help clients sense fascia in motion?*

A) By isolating single muscles for strength work

B) By mirroring fascia's elastic, spiral patterns of tension and release

C) By locking joints into one position

D) By restricting breath expansion

12. Which sling acts as the body's "shock absorber," distributing force from the feet through the spine to the crown of the head?*

A) Deep Back Longitudinal Sling

B) Lateral Sling

C) Anterior Oblique Sling

D) Deep Front Longitudinal Sling

13. The Infinity Wrap is created by first making which symbol?*

A) Triangle

B) Circle

C) Figure 8

D) Square

14. The Deep Front Longitudinal Sling (DFLS) provides internal lift and suspension. Which of the following structures are included in this sling?*

A) Latissimus dorsi, thoracolumbar fascia, gluteus maximus

B) Gluteus medius, IT band, quadratus lumborum

C) Inner arches, pelvic floor, psoas, diaphragm, deep neck flexors

D) Hamstrings, erector spinae, cervical spine

15. Dynamic balance is best described as:*

A) A conflict between stability and movement

B) The rhythmic partnership of structural and functional opposites

C) Keeping the body perfectly still

D) Stretching muscles without grounding

16. In Rolling Like a Ball, the Stretch-eze helps organize the shape of the body by:*

A) Reinforcing the knees to be held in place

B) Supporting a fluid, rounded rocking motion

C) Preventing forward motion

D) A and B only

17. Using the Stretch-eze to activate the foot dome primarily helps practitioners:*

A) Strengthen only the toes

B) Initiate lift from the ground up

C) Loosen ankle ligaments

D) Reduce rib expansion

18. Which Stretch-eze wrap helps sense uplift from the sacrum to the skull?*

A) Shoulder Foot Wrap

B) Spiral Wrap

C) Outside Reins

D) Rib-X Foot Wrap

19. What is the proper starting position for the Cross Crawl exercise with the Sari Boot Wrap?*

A) Lying on your back with legs extended

B) Sitting tall with legs crossed

C) Quadruped position with hands under shoulders and knees under hips

D) Standing with feet hip-width apart

20. In the Single Straight Leg Stretch (Inside Reins), how does the Stretch-eze enhance the exercise?*

A) By adding resistance to the legs

B) By guiding the spiral of the torso and unwinding fascia

C) By restricting spinal movement and increasing tension in the psoas

D) Both A and B

21. The Posterior Oblique Sling (POS) stabilizes which joint, making it essential for walking and running?*

A) Hip joint

B) Shoulder joint

C) Knee joint

D) Sacroiliac joint

22. In Hip Opener, how should the legs respond to the Stretch-eze?*

A) Actively lift and pull

B) Stay passive, letting the band do the work

C) Squeeze the knees together

D) Keep knees rigid and static

23. When applying biotensegrity principles to the Teaser exercise, the Stretch-eze helps by:*

A) Forcing only the psoas to work harder

B) Preventing breath from being held

C) Connecting upper and lower body for whole-body integration

D) Limiting motion to the hips and jaw

24. In Thread the Needle, where does the spiral begin?*

A) At the knees

B) At the first rib

C) At the pelvis

D) At the occiput

25. Which imagery is suggested to help clients engage rib spirals during movement?*

A) "Let the ribs uncoil like a spring with each inhale"

B) "Keep the ribs rigid and lifted"

C) "Squeeze the ribs together"

D) "Focus on the rib-to-pelvis connection"

26. The Rib-X Wrap in the Breathing exercise primarily helps clients:*

A) Restrict rib movement

B) Keep the shoulders pinned down

C) Focus only on abdominal compression

D) Sense 3-dimensional rib expansion and recoil

27. During Swan, what cue helps awaken the posterior slings?*

A) Keep the chest puffed and spine extended

B) Focus on lifting the legs

C) Exhale rapidly while lowering

D) Press into the band with the crown of the head and heels of the feet

28. Which of the following best describes fascia?*

A) A series of isolated ligaments around the joints

B) A continuous, three-dimensional web of connective tissue throughout the body

C) A thin layer of skin-like tissue covering only the muscles

D) A rigid structure that prevents hyper-mobility

29. Which Stretch-eze wrap creates a supportive "cocoon" around the body when performing the Criss Cross exercise?*

A) Twist Boot Wrap

B) Infinity Wrap

C) Head Foot Wrap

D) Rib-X Foot Wrap

30. Which hormone is associated with the "hug-like" compression of the Stretch-eze?*

A) Dopamine

B) Cortisol

C) Oxytocin

D) Adrenaline

31. In the Hundreds (Shoulder Foot Wrap), what key cue helps connect upper and lower body?*

A) Keep your head perfectly still

B) Press your hands into the Stretch-eze as if compressing two springs

C) Focus on strengthening the legs

D) Hold your breath while pulsing the arms

32. What imagery best supports movement in Sidekicks 1?*

A) Picture a flexible spiral staircase, each segment rotating in harmony

B) Imagine your torso as a solid block

C) Think of your ribs as an iron cage

D) Pretend your leg is disconnected from your body

33. Which sling connects the external & internal obliques, transverse abdominis, and adductors to support rotation and diagonal stability?*

A) Posterior Oblique Sling

B) Lateral Sling

C) Anterior Oblique Sling

D) Deep Front Longitudinal Sling

34. In the Spine Twist, cue the spiral to initiate from where in the body?*

A) The shoulders

B) The solar plexus

C) The knees

D) The top of the head

35. What is the primary purpose of using the Stretch-eze in the Saw exercise?*

A) To guide the twist and provide support

B) To limit the range of motion

C) To increase muscle gripping

D) To isolate the hamstrings

36. What role does the Stretch-eze play in enhancing spiral movement?*

A) It immobilizes joints for safety

B) It replaces the need for core activation

C) It focuses solely on arm strength

D) It magnifies spiral pathways, offers resistance, and encourages contralateral coordination

37. During the Shoulder Bridge, what cue emphasizes use of the foot of the bent knee to create inner lift through the body?*

A) "Ignore the bottom leg; focus only on the top leg."

B) "Use the grounded foot to create inner lift, supported by the Stretch-eze."

C) "Point and flex the top foot rapidly without control."

D) "Let your pelvis drop toward the mat for maximum stretch."

38. Which wrap is used in the Jackknife exercise?*

A) Head Foot Reverse Boot Wrap

B) Sari Boot Wrap

C) Shoulder Foot Wrap

D) Rib X–Both Feet Boot Wrap

39. What is the primary purpose of integrating spiral-based movement during exercise?*

A) To isolate single muscles

B) To encourage fluid movement, deep core activation, and natural balance

C) To increase speed of movement

D) To prevent dizziness

40. How does the Stretch-eze help regulate the nervous system?*

A) By increasing muscular strength

B) By providing consistent tactile input like a "fabric hug"

C) By creating a dark environment when in a Head-Foot Wrap

D) By preventing joint movement

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