Which statement correctly identifies an arrow part?

• A. Nock is the notch at the rear end that attaches to the bowstring
• B. Arrowhead is the notch at the rear end that attaches to the bowstring
• C. Fletching is the notch at the rear end that attaches to the bowstring
• D. Shaft is the notch at the rear end that attaches to the bowstring

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is knowing the parts of an arrow. The notch at the rear end that connects to the bowstring is called the nock. It hooks onto the string so the arrow can be drawn and released properly. The other terms refer to different parts: the arrowhead is the tip at the front that hits the target, the fletching are the feathers or vanes that stabilize flight, and the shaft is the long central part from the nock to the tip. So the nock is specifically the rear notch that attaches to the bowstring.