A Theory Of Architecture Book! Trivia Quiz

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1.

What is the name for a moving stairway used in department stores and other buildings?
- A.
  
  Escalator
- B.
  
  Shuttle
- C.
  
  Stair Climber
- D.
  
  Elevator
2.

How many stories does a ranch house have?
- A.
  
  Three
- B.
  
  One
- C.
  
  Four
- D.
  
  Two
3.

What kind of very tall inhabited building began to be built in the late 1800s?
- A.
  
  Space Needle
- B.
  
  Watchtower
- C.
  
  Skyscraper
- D.
  
  Obelisk
4.

Which part connects a door to the wall and allows it to swing?
- A.
  
  A Knob
- B.
  
  A Doorbell
- C.
  
  A Lock
- D.
  
  A Hinge
5.

What is the name for an open second floor that comes out over the first floor?
- A.
  
  Balcony
- B.
  
  Galley
- C.
  
  Corridor
- D.
  
  Basement
6.

What is the name of the lower part of a window below the glass?
- A.
  
  A Shutter
- B.
  
  A Pane
- C.
  
  A Sill
- D.
  
  A Joist
7.

What is a smaller copy of a building, often made to scale, called?
- A.
  
  Model
- B.
  
  Counterfeit
- C.
  
  Imitation
- D.
  
  Totter
8.

What is the name of a dome-shaped hut built of snow blocks?
- A.
  
  Cascade
- B.
  
  Igloo
- C.
  
  Blockade
- D.
  
  Thatched Hut
9.

What is the name of a room where food is cooked?
- A.
  
  Living Room
- B.
  
  Dining Room
- C.
  
  Bathroom
- D.
  
  Kitchen
10.

What is the name of a building where travelers can rent a room for a short period of time?
- A.
  
  Warehouse
- B.
  
  Condominium
- C.
  
  Hotel
- D.
  
  Skyscraper
11.

What famous building is known for not standing up straight?
- A.
  
  Empire State Building
- B.
  
  Leaning Tower Of Pisa
- C.
  
  Paris Opera House
- D.
  
  Guggenheim
12.

A ten-story building has ten what?
- A.
  
  Levels
- B.
  
  Doors
- C.
  
  Windows
- D.
  
  Inside Walls
13.

What is the name of a building where horses are kept?
- A.
  
  Factory
- B.
  
  Monastery
- C.
  
  Mansion
- D.
  
  Stable
14.

What strong building material is an alloy made mostly of iron?
- A.
  
  Copper
- B.
  
  Zinc
- C.
  
  Steel
- D.
  
  Lead
15.

What is the name for a railing along a staircase, used to keep people from falling?
- A.
  
  Deck
- B.
  
  Sash
- C.
  
  Porch
- D.
  
  Banister