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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The vault and ceiling put what on the piers and walls?
(a) An upward strain.
(b) A downward strain.
(c) A lateral strain.
(d) A horizontal strain.

2. Once the site is cleared, the location of what are surveyed?
(a) The apse and choir.
(b) The sanctuary and Bishop's palace.
(c) The fellowship hall and choir.
(d) The altar and aisle.

3. The arcade of piers rises how far from the foundation?
(a) One hundred feet.
(b) Eighty feet.
(c) One hundred forty.
(d) One hundred twenty.

4. The outward buckling force is then transferred from the piers and walls to the buttresses by arches known as ___________.
(a) Singing buttresses.
(b) Flying buttresses.
(c) Sailing buttresses.
(d) Flinging buttresses.

5. The ceiling will be constructed using how many bays at a time?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the year, William of Planz decides ___________.

2. Workmen reach the scaffolding by using ______________ built into the walls of the cathedral.

3. Eventually the chapels in the apse are finished and __________________ of the choir are nearly finished.

4. Why are the new stonework and mortar covered in this?

5. Why did William of Planz design buttresses around the cathedral's outside walls?

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