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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. This period marks a huge transition in ____________________ of the cathedral.

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

3. Why are these wooden arches placed from pier to pier?

4. In what year is the spire completed?

5. In what year, does work resume?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the creation of the spire.

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

4. Describe the bells in the belfry.

5. Describe the construction of the roof.

6. What is the step that takes place after the ribs are completed?

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

8. What are vassoirs?

9. What happens after the webbing has set hard?

10. Describe the drain pipes.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The cathedral has three huge doors.

Part 1) Describe these doors. How are they made?

Part 2) Why are they so large? How is the structure made to support these large doors?

Part 3) How might you feel walking in through this cathedral's large doors? How do these doors affect the aesthetics of the entire cathedral?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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