chapter 1

Question 1

The name of this house style is derived from containers used for food products.

Answer 1

SALTBOX

Question 2

This house could be as large as 200’ long, 20’ wide, and 20’ tall and was used as permanent shelter to house up to 60 family members.

Answer 2

LONGHOUSE

Question 3

This structure was originally a simple one-room, gabled-roofed house built from large logs with a centrally located door and chimney.

Answer 3

LOGHOME

Question 4

This house style was one or two stories with a gabled roof and a centered entrance located on the front façade.

Answer 4

GEORGIAN

Question 5

The features of this popular house style include a gabled roof with very little overhang.

Answer 5

CAPE CODE

Question 6

A low-pitched, gable roof and wide overhanging eaves are characteristics of this one-story house.

Answer 6

RANCH

Question 7

This home style united smooth surfaces, geometric shapes, and projection with strong vertical or horizontal features.

Answer 7

ART DECO

Question 8

This style of home was developed in the 1700’s along the southeastern coastline to help people live comfortably in the moist heat.

Answer 8

TIDEWATER

Question 9

This style of house was a symmetrical, multistory dwelling with a low-pitched or flat roof.

Answer 9

FEDERAL/ADAM