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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The roof timbers are thickly coated in ___________.
(a) Asbestos.
(b) Pitch.
(c) Resin.
(d) Glue.

2. Sadly, in 1329 who dies?
(a) The Pope.
(b) The Bishop.
(c) A member of the Chapter.
(d) Robert of Cormont.

3. The glass itself is made from ___________.
(a) Dolomite and limestone.
(b) Beechwood ash and washed sand.
(c) Sodium bicarbonate and silica.
(d) Limestone and soda ash.

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

5. How are these ingredients mixed?
(a) They are melted together at very high temperatures.
(b) They are stirred very quickly.
(c) They are firmly pressed together.
(d) They are cooled to a low temperature very slowly.

6. The glass is spun outward into ___________.
(a) A large flat disk.
(b) A large balloon.
(c) A large oval.
(d) A large curved disk.

7. A tympanum, or ________________, is created to go above each door.
(a) Down spout.
(b) Belfry.
(c) Semicircular sculpted panel.
(d) Spire.

8. What are these down spouts called?
(a) Angels.
(b) Cherubim.
(c) Saints.
(d) Gargoyles.

9. The shapes are cut to the correct dimensions by using what?
(a) A ruler.
(b) A saw.
(c) A template.
(d) A sharp knife.

10. All work on the cathedral stops in what year?
(a) 1268.
(b) 1301.
(c) 1360.
(d) 1306.

11. Why are the people of Chutreaux lucky?
(a) Their work stoppage lasts only five years.
(b) The architect is quickly replaced.
(c) The cathedral is basically finished.
(d) The clergy change their minds.

12. The down spouts are stone sculptures made to look like ___________.
(a) Angelic cherubs.
(b) Beautiful angels.
(c) Frightening monsters.
(d) Stoic saints.

13. Construction continues through ________ when the transept and most of its vaulting is completed.
(a) 1302.
(b) 1321.
(c) 1203.
(d) 1312.

14. It is then cut into shape using a tool called ________ iron.
(a) A gruzing.
(b) A grizing.
(c) A grazing.
(d) A grozing.

15. Each of the bays is the square area between ________ piers at the corners.
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Seven.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. The flying buttresses of the choir are completed and the centerings are readied for ___________.

2. Where are these wood spanners installed by the carpenters?

3. How large are these window panes?

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

5. The cathedral's three huge doors are built--the center door is almost _____________ feet high.

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