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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Workmen reach the scaffolding by using ______________ built into the walls of the cathedral.

2. Why do the people of Chutreaux decide to honor God by building a new cathedral?

3. Once the design has been approved the master carpenter takes about ___________ men into the forest of Chantilly and cuts timber.

4. Why are the new stonework and mortar covered in this?

5. Many simple laborers perform heavy manual labor. Where are these individuals from?

Short Essay Questions

1. How long has the cathedral been under construction at this point in the book?

2. How many men have been employed in this project so far? How long has this project been in process?

3. Who is in charge of Chutreaux? How do they deal with the hiring of the architect for this new cathedral?

4. What does the carpenter do once the design has been approved?

5. Describe the excavation of the foundation.

6. Describe the three phases of the construction of the walls of the choir.

7. Who is William in charge of hiring?

8. What is the job of each master craftsman?

9. Where is the roof located? Of what does it consist?

10. What takes place once the foundation is completed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many artisans were used in the building of this cathedral.

Part 1) Describe the various groups of artisans. How did they help to construct this cathedral?

Part 2) What might the training for these craftsman be like? How might this compare to similar craftsmen's training today?

Part 3) Are these types of artisans used in building projects today? If so, how? If not, why not?

Essay Topic 2

The spire is completed in 1331.

Part 1) What is the spire? What is the purpose of a spire?

Part 2) What might the spire signify to the people in regards to the cathedral?

Part 3) What other aspects of the cathedral stand out? What purpose do these architectural details serve?

Essay Topic 3

The walls of the choir are constructed in three phases.

Part 1) What are these three phases? How are these three phases necessary?

Part 2) What are three other steps involved when making the walls of the cathedral? Why are these steps also necessary?

Part 3) How are these various steps and phases necessary when adding a roof to the structure?

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