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Chester Cathedral Trivia Quiz

Welcome to Chester Cathedral, the ancient church located in Chester, England.

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Morrigan716

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
136,180

Updated
Jul 06 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
341

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Question 1 of 10

1. The 10th Century Saxon Church on the current site was dedicated to which saint? Hint

St. Benedict

St. Erasmus

St. Werburgh

St. Francis

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Question 2 of 10

2. In about what year was building begun on the current building? Hint

1140

1250

1360

1092

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Consistory Court is the oldest example of an ecclesiastical courtroom in England.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what part of the Cathedral can you find a memorial to the first Duke of Westminster? Hint

The South Transept

The Baptistry

The Quire

The Nave

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which chapel is dedicated to Christian Unity? Hint

The Lady Chapel

The Children's Chapel

The Chapel of St. Erasmus

The Chapel of St. Werburgh

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Question 6 of 10

6. What part of the Church was once the monks' dining hall? Hint

The Chapter House

The Refectory

The Crossing

The Cloisters and Garden

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the oldest part of the present building? Hint

The Undercroft

The Baptistry

The Vestibule

The North Transept

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where is The Cathedral Shop? Hint

The Undercroft

The South Transept

The Nave

The Crossing

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which part of the Cathedral is the Blessed Sacrament reserved? Hint

The Lady Chapel

The Children's Chapel

The Chapel of St. Werburgh

The Chapel of St. Erasmus

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Question 10 of 10

10. A misericord is a musical instrument found in Chester Cathedral.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The 10th Century Saxon Church on the current site was dedicated to which saint?

Answer: St. Werburgh

In 1092, the site became a Benedictine Abbey, and a new church was built in the Norman style, parts of which can still be seen today. The Shrine of St. Werburgh is located in The Lady Chapel.

2. In about what year was building begun on the current building?

Answer: 1250

It took about 250 years to build. The Benedictine Abbey was closed in 1540, due to the Dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII. The next year it became the Cathedral of the newly-created Diocese of Chester.

3. The Consistory Court is the oldest example of an ecclesiastical courtroom in England.

Answer: True

It was constructed in about 1636.

4. In what part of the Cathedral can you find a memorial to the first Duke of Westminster?

Answer: The South Transept

The South Transept was built in 1350 to accomodate four chapels. It was placed on the South side due to a lack of space on the North. It also contains the Children's Chapel and the Chapel of the Cheshire Regiment.

5. Which chapel is dedicated to Christian Unity?

Answer: The Chapel of St. Werburgh

In this chapel today, all people are welcome to pray, light a candle, or leave a written prayer.

6. What part of the Church was once the monks' dining hall?

Answer: The Refectory

The Refectory was built from 1225 to 1250. One of the monks would have read aloud from one the wall pulpit during the meal, which would have been eaten in silence. Today vistors can dine in The Refectory Restaurant.

7. What is the oldest part of the present building?

Answer: The North Transept

The North Transept was built in 1100 and was part of the original Norman church. The Cobweb Picture, a very rare example of an unusual 19th century art form, can be seen in a niche in the wall here.

8. Where is The Cathedral Shop?

Answer: The Undercroft

The Undercroft dates to 1120 and was originally the cellar of the monastery. It was opened in 1992 to be used as an exhibition center. In the Cathedral Shop you can purchase guide books, postcards, music, jewellery, and gifts.

9. In which part of the Cathedral is the Blessed Sacrament reserved?

Answer: The Chapel of St. Erasmus

This chapel is set apart for quiet prayer and meditation which all visitors to the Cathedral are asked to respect.

10. A misericord is a musical instrument found in Chester Cathedral.

Answer: False

A misericord is a small ledge on the backs of the seats in The Quire. These enabled the monks to rest during the long services. The woodwork dates back to 1380 and is among the finest surviving medieval woodwork in England.

Source: Author Morrigan716

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