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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 exterior of the wax is then carved into to create ___________.

2. The glass makers then take a molten lump of glass on the end of a large hollow pipe and do what with it?

3. The glass itself is made from ___________.

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

5. The shapes are cut to the correct dimensions by using what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the workings of the great wheel.

2. How is the ceiling constructed?

3. Describe the drain pipes.

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

5. Describe the construction of the roof.

6. What happens to the Bishop in 1281?

7. What are vassoirs?

8. How is the completion of the cathedral celebrated?

9. What happens in 1306?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The organizing of the building of this cathedral is very precise and orderly.

Part 1) Describe the steps involved in designing and constructing this cathedral? How is each step important?

Part 2) How is each aspect of the building project connected to another? How important is one step to another? Are there any flaws in this plan? If so, what are they? If not, how are there no flaws?

Part 3) Are the building projects as organized today? Why or why not? Are they as laborious? Why or why not?

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 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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