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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does the floor plan show only the general outline?
(a) No, it also shows the locations of stairs, doors, and windows, and it illustrates how the new cathedral will interface with the existing crypt.
(b) No, it also shows the location of stairs, doors, and windows.
(c) Yes.
(d) No, it also shows how the new cathedral will interface with the existing crypt.

2. As always, what interrupts most of the work for about five months?
(a) Earthquakes.
(b) Winter.
(c) Volcanic eruptions.
(d) Disease.

3. Wooden arches, like ____________, are placed from pier to pier.
(a) Trefoils.
(b) Triforiums.
(c) Centerings.
(d) Scaffolding.

4. Why is the answer to number 74 hung from the top of the wall instead of rising from the ground?
(a) Because the workmen are confused.
(b) Because it must go very high.
(c) Because it is easier to build this way.
(d) Because it is safer hanging from the ceiling.

5. The master quarryman supervises about ____________ men cutting limestone.
(a) Three hundred.
(b) Three thousand.
(c) Thirty thousand.
(d) Thirty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is William responsible for hiring?

2. To whom are the drawings presented?

3. The complex series of foundation excavations are executed according to ___________.

4. Most importantly, the stone cutters work inside ___________.

5. As the new cathedral is to be enormous, the foundation is dug to what depth?

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