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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. Why is each bell unique?

2. Wooden arches, like ____________, are placed from pier to pier.

3. The down spouts are stone sculptures made to look like ___________.

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

5. By ___________ the cathedral is completed.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the bells in the belfry.

4. Describe the workings of the great wheel.

5. How is the stone for the vaulted ceiling lifted?

6. How are the bells finished?

7. Describe the cathedral's three huge doors.

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

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

10. How is the ceiling constructed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stained glass is made for the windows.

Part 1) Describe the process of making stained glass. How might this process have been created?

Part 2) How might this process compare to the making of stained glass today?

Part 3) How are you affected by this and other processes involved in the construction of the cathedral? How has your opinion of design, architecture, science, and art been altered by this book and the processes described?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Four bells are cast for the cathedral.

Part 1) Describe the process for creating these bells. How does learning about this process affect your feelings about these bells and other works of art?

Part 2) Why are the bells important to the cathedral? What purpose do they serve?

Part 3) Are bells in a cathedral still relevant today? Why or why not? What else is used for a similar purpose today?

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