Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 21 - 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once the mortar cures, what happens?
(a) The centerings are removed.
(b) The hurdles are removed.
(c) The framers are removed.
(d) The stilts are removed.

2. The masons place the stones while who mix and apply the mortar?
(a) The slaves.
(b) The mason apprentices.
(c) The mortar craftsmen.
(d) The laborers.

3. Why is the answer to number 39 part of the preparation?
(a) To produce tools and nails.
(b) To aid in the construction of the roof.
(c) To aid in the raising of walls.
(d) To produce tools and scaffolding.

4. Who is William responsible for hiring?
(a) The members of the chapter.
(b) The peasants who do hard labor on the project.
(c) The master craftsmen who work under him.
(d) The apprentices who work under him.

5. The scaffolding holds hurdles, or ____________ made from woven sticks.
(a) Blankets.
(b) Railings.
(c) Work platforms.
(d) Jumps.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who hoists the materials out of the boats?

2. As the mortar cures what does it do?

3. What does each master craftsman then establish?

4. Where are most of these skilled workers drawn from?

5. What construction is the work site then prepared for?

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