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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The cathedral is mostly complete and has taken how many years to build thus far?
(a) Sixty.
(b) Fifty.
(c) Fifty-four.
(d) Sixty-four.

2. By 1332 the___________________, of the cathedral is nearly complete.
(a) Back, or east end.
(b) Front, or west end.
(c) Front, or north end.
(d) Back, or south end.

3. Sadly, in 1329 who dies?
(a) The Bishop.
(b) A member of the Chapter.
(c) Robert of Cormont.
(d) The Pope.

4. Why is each bell unique?
(a) They are made in different cities by different workshops.
(b) They are each decorated with a different scene from the Bible.
(c) They are each made by a different craftsman.
(d) The clay mold used to cast the bronze bell is destroyed during the casting process.

5. Each of the bays is the square area between ________ piers at the corners.
(a) Six.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Seven.

6. Historically, did many such work stoppages occur in cathedral building?
(a) Sometimes.
(b) Rarely.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

7. In 1280, the choir of the cathedral is ready to receive ___________.
(a) The vaulted ceiling.
(b) The stained glass windows.
(c) The roof.
(d) The crown molding.

8. A tympanum, or ________________, is created to go above each door.
(a) Semicircular sculpted panel.
(b) Down spout.
(c) Spire.
(d) Belfry.

9. How many bells are cast for the cathedral?
(a) Six.
(b) Seven.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

10. The glass makers then take a molten lump of glass on the end of a large hollow pipe and do what with it?
(a) Spin it.
(b) Cool it.
(c) Blow it up like a balloon.
(d) Shake it.

11. Masons then lay courses of light __________ stones over the wooden spanners.
(a) Webbing.
(b) Lagging.
(c) Tracery.
(d) Wood spanners.

12. The shapes are cut to the correct dimensions by using what?
(a) A saw.
(b) A sharp knife.
(c) A ruler.
(d) A template.

13. The stones that comprise the ribs of the vaulted ceiling are called ___________.
(a) Chassoirs.
(b) Vassoirs.
(c) Rassoirs.
(d) Fassoirs.

14. By ___________ the cathedral is completed.
(a) 1340.
(b) 1338.
(c) 1345.
(d) 1358.

15. These sheets are used to cover ___________________ making a weatherproof roof.
(a) The roof boards.
(b) The wooden frame.
(c) The shingles.
(d) The lead frame.

Short Answer Questions

1. The glass itself is made from ___________.

2. It is then cut into shape using a tool called ________ iron.

3. In what year, does work resume?

4. Construction continues through ________ when the transept and most of its vaulting is completed.

5. Does this transition period interrupt the work on the cathedral?

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