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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The process begins when a solid model of the bell is made in ___________.
(a) Plaster of Paris.
(b) Cement.
(c) Clay.
(d) Clay and plaster of Paris.

4. The exterior of the wax is then carved into to create ___________.
(a) A handle to attach a rope.
(b) The decorations that will be on the outside of the bell.
(c) A place for the copper to go.
(d) Handles for grabbing the bell.

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

6. These larger sections are then installed between stone ____________ and iron reinforcing bars to create individual window panes.
(a) Mellions.
(b) Millions.
(c) Mullions.
(d) Mallions.

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

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

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

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

11. When the glass gets the right size, the end is cut off and the pipe is spun _________ around and around.
(a) Slowly.
(b) Evenly.
(c) Quickly.
(d) A few times.

12. Where are these wood spanners installed by the carpenters?
(a) Along the centerings.
(b) Along the piers.
(c) Along the ribs.
(d) Along the walls.

13. As the men walk so the axle turns and winds up ________, lifting very heavy loads from the floor.
(a) The wall.
(b) Very tight.
(c) The rope.
(d) A leather strap.

14. Who replaces this man?
(a) Jeanne d'Arc.
(b) John Paul.
(c) Etienne of Gaston.
(d) Phillippe of Visoir.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The finished wax represents ___________.

2. The construction of the roof continues as the frames are set up with ___________.

3. The shapes are cut to the correct dimensions by using what?

4. The glass is removed from the pipe and _________.

5. The moldings and capitals are also finished and stone slabs are laid on the floor in what pattern?

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