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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the year, William of Planz decides ___________.
(a) He is no longer interested in this building project.
(b) He is too ill to continue working.
(c) He wants to change part of the design.
(d) He is too old to continue working.

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

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

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

5. In 1280, how long has it been since construction started?
(a) Thirty-eight years.
(b) Twenty-eight years.
(c) Thirty years.
(d) Twenty years.

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

7. In what year, does work resume?
(a) 1311.
(b) 1315.
(c) 1320.
(d) 1321.

8. How many bells are cast for the cathedral?
(a) Five.
(b) Seven.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

9. A unique device used for raising supplies is known as what?
(a) The great elevator.
(b) The great lifter.
(c) The great wheel.
(d) The great lever.

10. 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.

11. How many years has it been since construction began?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Twenty-nine.
(d) Thirty-nine.

12. Huge sheets of roofing ________ are made on the ground and then hoisted into place.
(a) Lead.
(b) Iron.
(c) Steel.
(d) Wood.

13. While the windows are being installed the underside of the vaulted ceiling is ____________.
(a) Created.
(b) Carved.
(c) Decorated.
(d) Plastered and painted.

14. Then the model is covered in about ______ inches of wax.
(a) Six.
(b) Eight.
(c) Ten.
(d) Four.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The roof timbers are thickly coated in ___________.

2. Masons then lay courses of light __________ stones over the wooden spanners.

3. The cathedral is mostly complete and has taken how many years to build thus far?

4. The glass is spun outward into ___________.

5. These drain pipes then go to down spouts located on ___________.

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