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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. They meet at the center of the bay in a crossing pattern and are locked together by what?
(a) A specially-shaped keystone.
(b) Cement.
(c) A steel keystone.
(d) Mortar.

4. Wooden arches, like ____________, are placed from pier to pier.
(a) Trefoils.
(b) Scaffolding.
(c) Centerings.
(d) Triforiums.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. By 1330 what is finally completed?

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

3. All work on the cathedral stops in what year?

4. The ceiling will be constructed using how many bays at a time?

5. Why does work stop?

Short Essay Questions

1. How long has the project taken thus far? How important are the illustrations in this section?

2. How is the completion of the cathedral celebrated?

3. Describe the workings of the great wheel.

4. Describe the cathedral's three huge doors.

5. What is significant about 1311, 1329, and 1330?

6. When is the cathedral ready for the vaulted ceiling? What foundation is also built at the same time?

7. Why is Wiliam of Planz replaced?

8. What happens to the Bishop in 1281?

9. When is the transept and most of its vaulting completed?

10. What happens in 1306?

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