The Pillars of the Earth Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

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The Pillars of the Earth Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: 1136 - 1137.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Philip go to see the Bishop of Kingsbridge after talking to his brother, Francis?
(a) He goes to ask the Bishop's help with a new cathedral.
(b) He goes to ask the Bishop to transfer Peter of Wareham to another monastery.
(c) He goes to ask the Bishop to find a home for the baby.
(d) He goes to tell the Bishop about the planned rebellion against King Stephen by Maud's followers.

2. What impresses Prior Philip about Tom's plans for the cathedral?
(a) His detailed calculations of cost, time, and labor
(b) His intricate, costly designs
(c) The cheap cost for materials he would use
(d) Tom will work for room and board.

3. What is the description of the priest who is one of the condemned man's accusers?
(a) He is young, has black hair and a sharp nose, wears black robes, and has a dangerous look.
(b) He is fat, red faced, and clumsy.
(c) He is young with blond hair, blue eyes, and has a friendly face.
(d) He is old, bald, rides an old mare, and wears black robes.

4. What happens when Aliena tries to sell her fleeces at the market?
(a) She is only offered half of what they are worth.
(b) She gets full price for the fleeces.
(c) The fleeces are stolen from her.
(d) No one will buy them from a woman.

5. How does Philip plan to speed up the work on the cathedral repairs?
(a) Anyone who works on the cathedral will receive a full pardon for all their sins as well as food and drink.
(b) He raises the mason's daily wage.
(c) He has the masons work overtime.
(d) He brings in more masons from the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the first things Philip does in his new priory?

2. What do the old women in the crowd conclude about the person at whom the prisoner is looking?

3. What transpires when Tom and his quarrymen arrive at the quarry to start getting stone?

4. How does Tom get hired to make repairs on Kingsbridge Cathedral?

5. Why doesn't the master builder of Salisbury Cathedral hire Tom?

(see the answer key)

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