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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 60 - 80.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The chapter hires a ___________ architect named William of Planz.
(a) Flemish.
(b) Scandinavian.
(c) French.
(d) German.

2. Huge sheets of roofing ________ are made on the ground and then hoisted into place.
(a) Steel.
(b) Iron.
(c) Lead.
(d) Wood.

3. They meet at the center of the bay in a crossing pattern and are locked together by what?
(a) Cement.
(b) A steel keystone.
(c) Mortar.
(d) A specially-shaped keystone.

4. Why do the people of Chutreaux decide to honor God by building a new cathedral?
(a) Because of a prolonged period of financial prosperity and freedom from such things as the plague and famine.
(b) Because of many deadly bouts Black Plague.
(c) Because God has asked them to build him a cathedral.
(d) Because of a prolonger period of financial strain.

5. In 1280, the choir of the cathedral is ready to receive ___________.
(a) The stained glass windows.
(b) The crown molding.
(c) The vaulted ceiling.
(d) The roof.

Short Answer Questions

1. William has much experience working on other cathedrals in _______________________.

2. Who does the master craftsman take on?

3. What happens to the old cathedral?

4. The shapes are cut to the correct dimensions by using what?

5. Construction continues through ________ when the transept and most of its vaulting is completed.

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