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Spooky Architecture Quiz

Are you a gargoyle expert?

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1

What is this gargoyle called?

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Ignorance & Wisdom
The Ugliest Monster
The Fool's Victory

2

Why does this toothy duck have a cameraman inside its mouth?

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As a sly nod to the Cathedral's tourists
The carver was an avid nature photographer
To show that you never know who's watching

3

Which one of these three is NOT a gargoyle?

A
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B
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C
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4

Why does the American Rattlesnake gargoyle have two rattles?

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To symbolize America's divided nature
To symbolize the temptation of the flesh and of the mind
So it looks the same from both sides

5

What does the cigar held by the Crooked Politician symbolize?

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Blowing smoke in people's eyes
Shady deals made in smoke-filled rooms
The influence of Big Tobacco

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