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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. The down spouts are stone sculptures made to look like ___________.

2. Wooden arches, like ____________, are placed from pier to pier.

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

4. They meet at the center of the bay in a crossing pattern and are locked together by what?

5. The moldings and capitals are also finished and stone slabs are laid on the floor in what pattern?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the drain pipes.

3. Describe the creation of the spire.

4. How are the bells finished?

5. When is the transept and most of its vaulting completed?

6. How is the stone for the vaulted ceiling lifted?

7. Describe the construction of the roof.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1280 is a year that marks a huge transitional period in the construction of the cathedral.

Part 1) Describe the events that take place during this year. How is this a transitional period?

Part 2) Why is work not interrupted? What does this say about the organization of this project?

Part 3) What other periods of significance exist in the building of this cathedral? How are these periods significant?

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

All work on the cathedral stops in 1306.

Part 1) Why does all the work stop? How does this stoppage compare to others during the Middle Ages?

Part 2) How are the people of Chutreaux lucky? How do they help to bring this luck upon themselves?

Part 3) What does this stoppage say about perseverance and the desire of the people to see this cathedral completed?

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