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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1280, the choir of the cathedral is ready to receive ___________.
(a) The stained glass windows.
(b) The roof.
(c) The crown molding.
(d) The vaulted ceiling.

2. The buttresses must be built upon temporary wooden frames called ____________.
(a) Hurdles.
(b) Centerings.
(c) Framers.
(d) Stilts.

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

4. Who controls funds in the church in Chutreaux?
(a) A group of master craftsmen.
(b) A group of clergymen known as the chapter.
(c) The people of Chutreaux.
(d) The King of France.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The space between piers is filled with tracery. What is tracery?

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

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

4. The masons place the stones while who mix and apply the mortar?

5. Who leads the church in Chutreaux?

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