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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 41 - 59.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Construction continues through ________ when the transept and most of its vaulting is completed.
(a) 1203.
(b) 1312.
(c) 1321.
(d) 1302.

2. This period marks a huge transition in ____________________ of the cathedral.
(a) The desire to see the construction.
(b) The design of the construction.
(c) The funding of the construction.
(d) The personnel of the construction.

3. What do the various dashed lines between the piers on the floor plan show?
(a) The pattern of the brick.
(b) The stairs.
(c) The location of windows.
(d) The ribs of the vaulted ceiling.

4. Masons then lay courses of light __________ stones over the wooden spanners.
(a) Lagging.
(b) Webbing.
(c) Wood spanners.
(d) Tracery.

5. These sheets are used to cover ___________________ making a weatherproof roof.
(a) The roof boards.
(b) The shingles.
(c) The lead frame.
(d) The wooden frame.

Short Answer Questions

1. At this time the cathedral has been under construction for how many years?

2. The down spouts are stone sculptures made to look like ___________.

3. In 1281 who dies?

4. How many masters does William hire?

5. Why are the roof timbers coated in this?

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