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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This technique also allowed for more space for ___________.
(a) Tapestries.
(b) Statues.
(c) Crown molding.
(d) Windows.

2. Each _____________ is mortared together.
(a) Timber.
(b) Brick.
(c) Stone.
(d) Piece of glass.

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

4. From where does the cut stone come?
(a) Burgundy.
(b) Somme.
(c) Bavaria.
(d) Chantilly.

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

6. For what do they cut timber?
(a) The construction of scaffolding, workshops, tools, and machines.
(b) The construction of the cathedral.
(c) The construction of the carts to haul supplies.
(d) The construction of the scaffolding and tools.

7. As the new cathedral is to be enormous, the foundation is dug to what depth?
(a) Twenty feet.
(b) Two hundred feet.
(c) Ten feet.
(d) Twenty-five feet.

8. The master quarryman supervises about ____________ men cutting limestone.
(a) Thirty.
(b) Thirty thousand.
(c) Three thousand.
(d) Three hundred.

9. Once the site is cleared, the location of what are surveyed?
(a) The fellowship hall and choir.
(b) The sanctuary and Bishop's palace.
(c) The apse and choir.
(d) The altar and aisle.

10. The arcade of piers rises how far from the foundation?
(a) One hundred twenty.
(b) One hundred forty.
(c) Eighty feet.
(d) One hundred feet.

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

12. At this time the cathedral has been under construction for how many years?
(a) Eighty years.
(b) Eighteen years.
(c) Eight years.
(d) Twenty-eight years.

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

14. Why is the answer to number 74 hung from the top of the wall instead of rising from the ground?
(a) Because it is easier to build this way.
(b) Because it must go very high.
(c) Because the workmen are confused.
(d) Because it is safer hanging from the ceiling.

15. The cut lumber is transported ___________ miles.
(a) Very few.
(b) Thousands of.
(c) Several.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. Most of the walls are two vertical walls with a space between that is filled with ___________.

2. What is this locale equipped with?

3. What happens to the old cathedral?

4. Who hoists the materials out of the boats?

5. The flying buttresses work by transferring downward forces from the walls to ___________.

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