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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The glass is spun outward into ___________.
(a) A large flat disk.
(b) A large curved disk.
(c) A large balloon.
(d) A large oval.

2. The glass is removed from the pipe and _________.
(a) Heated.
(b) Cooled.
(c) Pressed.
(d) Polished.

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

4. With what are the sheets attached?
(a) Screws.
(b) Pegs.
(c) Bolts.
(d) Nails.

5. Does this transition period interrupt the work on the cathedral?
(a) Only later.
(b) No.
(c) Only at first.
(d) Yes.

Short Answer Questions

1. A tympanum, or ________________, is created to go above each door.

2. The axle of the device is attached to what?

3. When it rains, the water shoots out of ___________.

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

5. The ribs themselves carry the weight of __________, or ceiling stones.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the Bishop in 1281?

2. How are the bells finished?

3. How long has the project taken thus far? How important are the illustrations in this section?

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

5. Describe the cathedral's three huge doors.

6. Describe the workings of the great wheel.

7. How do the glass makers create the various shapes of glass?

8. What are cast for the cathedral? How are they unique?

9. Describe the drain pipes.

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

(see the answer keys)

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