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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) 1321.
(b) 1312.
(c) 1203.
(d) 1302.

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

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

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

5. Where do they cut limestone?
(a) In Paris.
(b) In the Somme valley.
(c) In the forest outside Chutreaux.
(d) In the town of Chutreaux.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the walls grow higher the workmen build what?

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

3. The master quarryman supervises about ____________ men cutting limestone.

4. _______ walls span some portions of the cathedrals.

5. Why are these wooden arches placed from pier to pier?

(see the answer key)

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