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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the walls filled with this?
(a) Concrete is stronger than stone.
(b) Some sort of insulation is needed to keep the cathdral a consistent temperature.
(c) It is very inexpensive.
(d) Solid stone walls would be too expensive.

2. To date, over how many men have been involved in this project?
(a) Two hundred.
(b) Three hundred.
(c) Four hundred.
(d) Five hundred.

3. Most of the walls are two vertical walls with a space between that is filled with ___________.
(a) Stone.
(b) Insulation.
(c) Straw.
(d) Concrete.

4. The vaulted ceiling is built _________ feet above the foundation.
(a) 230.
(b) 130.
(c) 320.
(d) 310.

5. The axle of the device is attached to what?
(a) A handle.
(b) The wall.
(c) A platform.
(d) A lifting rope.

Short Answer Questions

1. By ___________ the cathedral is completed.

2. Does this transition period interrupt the work on the cathedral?

3. It is then cut into shape using a tool called ________ iron.

4. Each of the bays is the square area between ________ piers at the corners.

5. This technique also allowed for more space for ___________.

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