Notre Dame

Which of these is NOT a feature of Gothic architecture mentioned in the passage?

• vaulting

• flying buttresses

• marble columns

• arches

Why does the author describe the book The Hunchback of Notre Dame?

• It is where the name of the cathedral comes from.

• The author of the book also was the architect of the cathedral.

• The hunchback still lives in the cathedral today.

• It helped make the cathedral of Notre Dame world famous.

Based on the passage, which of these had the greatest influence on how the cathedral of Notre Dame was designed?

• the Christian religion

• medieval French art

• Greek mythology

• English literature

Read the following sentences: “The cathedrals are extremely impressive. It is almost impossible not to be in awe of these buildings. The word impressive means

• causing sadness

• dark and mysterious

• disappointing

• inspiring or awesome

What is the author’s main purpose for writing this passage?

• To teach people about Victor Hugo

• To teach people about Gothic architecture

• To explain Christianity

• To explain what a flying buttress is

It can be difficult to support tall cathedral walls ________ architects use arches and flying buttresses to support the walls.