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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. The stones that comprise the ribs of the vaulted ceiling are called ___________.

2. The wax melts and runs out leaving a cavity in the clay. Molten _______________ is poured into the cavity and allowed to cool.

3. During the year, William of Planz decides ___________.

4. When the glass gets the right size, the end is cut off and the pipe is spun _________ around and around.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What takes place while the windows are being installed?

2. What do the glass makers begin in 1302? Of what is this made?

3. Describe the creation of the spire.

4. How tall is the vaulted ceiling? What is used to support this massive structure?

5. Why is Wiliam of Planz replaced?

6. What are cast for the cathedral? How are they unique?

7. How is the ceiling constructed?

8. How do the glass makers create the various shapes of glass?

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

10. Describe the glass for this cathedral and how it is installed.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

All work on the cathedral stops in 1306.

Part 1) Why does all the work stop? How does this stoppage compare to others during the Middle Ages?

Part 2) How are the people of Chutreaux lucky? How do they help to bring this luck upon themselves?

Part 3) What does this stoppage say about perseverance and the desire of the people to see this cathedral completed?

Essay Topic 2

The plans for the cathedral are much like other Gothic cathedrals.

Part 1) Describe the cathedral's plans. How are they like the plans for other Gothic cathedrals?

Part 2) Are buildings constructed in this style today? Why or why not? How might the planning process be different for a Gothic cathedral today?

Part 3) Compare Gothic architecture to modern architecture. What similarities exist? What are the differences?

Essay Topic 3

God was important to the people of the 12th century.

Part 1) Describe his importance. Why was He important?

Part 2) How does His importance lead to the building of this cathedral? What aspects of this cathedral are made to honor Him?

Part 3) How do people show the importance of their religious beliefs today? How does this compare to the 12th century?

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