Question

Which of the following is necessary to build a skyscraper?
a.
wooden beams
b.
metal beams
c.
plastic supports
d.
all of the above



A prairie house called the Frederick C. Robie house built by Frank Lloyd Wright. The house has rectangular angles, close to the ground, and a bank of windows.

How does the home above create a strong sense of security?
a.
the windows surrounding the home
b.
the stone and stucco materials used
c.
the roofs and terraces that jut out
d.
all of the above




What characteristics identify early modern architecture?
a.
emphasized organic shapes and materials
b.
used modern materials
c.
both A and B
d.
neither A nor B




Prairie houses are________________________.
a.
irregular in plan, two stories high, with one-story wings
b.
irregular in plan, one story high, with two-story wings
c.
irregular in plan, two stories high , with two- story wings
d.
irregular in plan, one story high, with one-story wings




The Fallingwater home. The home sits over a waterfall and large rock structure in the woods. The house has horizontal and diagonal floors.'

Who designed the building above?
a.
Frank Lloyd Wright
b.
Cass Gilbert
c.
Frederick C. Robie
d.
Wilbur Woolworth

Answer 1

1. b. metal beams

2. c. the roofs and terraces that jut out

3. b. used modern materials

4. a. irregular in plan, two stories high, with one-story wings

5. a. Frank Lloyd Wright