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

2. By 1332 the___________________, of the cathedral is nearly complete.

3. How large are these window panes?

4. Various kinds of metals are added to different batches of glass to___________.

5. The wax is then coated in ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the glass makers begin in 1302? Of what is this made?

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

3. Describe the bells in the belfry.

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

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

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

7. What are vassoirs?

8. Describe the workings of the great wheel.

9. What has taken place by 1332? What has taken place by 1338?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Stained glass is made for the windows.

Part 1) Describe the process of making stained glass. How might this process have been created?

Part 2) How might this process compare to the making of stained glass today?

Part 3) How are you affected by this and other processes involved in the construction of the cathedral? How has your opinion of design, architecture, science, and art been altered by this book and the processes described?

Essay Topic 3

Many artisans were used in the building of this cathedral.

Part 1) Describe the various groups of artisans. How did they help to construct this cathedral?

Part 2) What might the training for these craftsman be like? How might this compare to similar craftsmen's training today?

Part 3) Are these types of artisans used in building projects today? If so, how? If not, why not?

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