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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the twelfth century the people of Europe believed that God was ___________.
(a) The most important force in their lives.
(b) Very important.
(c) Somewhat important.
(d) Not important.

2. Why did William of Planz design buttresses around the cathedral's outside walls?
(a) For aesthetic purposes.
(b) To cover up seams in the walls.
(c) To balance out the large windows.
(d) To support the walls from buckling outward.

3. Finally, the new foundation for the apse and choir is _______________.
(a) Designed.
(b) Explored.
(c) Excavated.
(d) Demolished.

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

5. How did all this lumber and stone get to Chutreaux?
(a) By train through the countryside.
(b) By ships sailing up the river.
(c) By wagon along a dirt path.
(d) By ships sailing through the ocean.

Short Answer Questions

1. William produces a floor plan and a wall elevation drawing. What is it based on?

2. The cut lumber is transported ___________ miles.

3. The walls are complex and consist of piers, or _________, that support the vault and roof.

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

5. Why are the walls filled with this?

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