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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 flying buttresses work by transferring downward forces from the walls to ___________.
(a) The buttresses.
(b) The centerings.
(c) The piers.
(d) The hurdles.

2. These drain pipes then go to down spouts located on ___________.
(a) The gutters.
(b) The roof.
(c) The buttresses.
(d) The foundation.

3. The ribs themselves carry the weight of __________, or ceiling stones.
(a) The tracery.
(b) The centerings.
(c) The piers.
(d) The webbing.

4. The ___________ ceiling requires much heavy stone.
(a) Cove.
(b) Shed.
(c) Vaulted.
(d) Lathe.

5. To what might this unique device be compared?
(a) A crane.
(b) An elevator.
(c) A wheel for guinea pigs.
(d) A pulley.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who fabricates the metal components of the tools?

3. To whom are the drawings presented?

4. _______ walls span some portions of the cathedrals.

5. As always, what interrupts most of the work for about five months?

(see the answer key)

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