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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) Not important.
(c) Somewhat important.
(d) Very important.

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

3. _______________ support the stones of the flying buttress while the mortar cures.
(a) The stilts.
(b) The framers.
(c) The centerings.
(d) The hurdles.

4. From where did much of the new lumber come?
(a) Chantilly.
(b) Burgundy.
(c) Somme.
(d) Bavaria.

5. How many masters does William hire?
(a) Eight.
(b) Five.
(c) Seven.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. Huge roof timbers are ordered from __________.

2. This period marks a huge transition in ____________________ of the cathedral.

3. Why is the answer to number 39 part of the preparation?

4. _______ walls span some portions of the cathedrals.

5. They meet at the center of the bay in a crossing pattern and are locked together by what?

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