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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. All work on the cathedral stops in what year?

2. What do the people do during this time to raise money?

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

4. The wax is then coated in ___________.

5. These sheets are used to cover ___________________ making a weatherproof roof.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the Bishop in 1281?

2. How is the completion of the cathedral celebrated?

3. What happens in 1306?

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

5. What happens after the webbing has set hard?

6. What are vassoirs?

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

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

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

10. Describe the cathedral's three huge doors.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

There are several architects throughout the process of building this cathedral.

Part 1) Who are these architects? What role does each play in the construction of the cathedral?

Part 2) What must be known by an architect in the 12th century? Do you consider an architect today less skilled, as skilled, or more skilled? Why?

Part 3) How different might building a cathedral be today? Why?

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