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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. Historically, did many such work stoppages occur in cathedral building?

2. Simultaneously, the foundation for what is begun?

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

4. The ___________ ceiling requires much heavy stone.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the bells in the belfry.

2. Describe the workings of the great wheel.

3. What happens in 1306?

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

5. How is the ceiling constructed?

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

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

8. Why is Wiliam of Planz replaced?

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

10. How does the casting process for the bells begin? What is the purpose of the wax?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

By 1338, the cathedral is completed.

Part 1) Summarize the process for building this cathedral. How does this new knowledge, as a whole affect you? What are your thoughts on this building project?

Part 2) How might the people of this town feel about the completion of this cathedral? Was all the work and money worth it? Why or why not?

Part 3) Are building projects today as monumental and important? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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