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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 41 - 59.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the answer to number 74 hung from the top of the wall instead of rising from the ground?
(a) Because it is safer hanging from the ceiling.
(b) Because it must go very high.
(c) Because it is easier to build this way.
(d) Because the workmen are confused.

2. Who hoists the materials out of the boats?
(a) Slaves.
(b) Locals.
(c) Carpenters.
(d) Blacksmiths.

3. From where does the cut stone come?
(a) Burgundy.
(b) Somme.
(c) Chantilly.
(d) Bavaria.

4. What does the wall elevation show?
(a) The triforium, the centerings, the stairways, and the vaulting.
(b) The arcade, the clerestory, the vaulting, and the centerings.
(c) The arcade, the stairways, the clerestory ,and the vaulting.
(d) The arcade, the triforium, the clerestory, and the vaulting.

5. As always, what interrupts most of the work for about five months?
(a) Earthquakes.
(b) Disease.
(c) Winter.
(d) Volcanic eruptions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pieces of cut limestone are hoisted out of the quarry. What are they cut into shape to match?

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

3. Who fabricates the wood components of the tools?

4. The arcade of piers rises how far from the foundation?

5. The flying buttresses work by transferring downward forces from the walls to ___________.

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