A Legacy of Stone/Ferdinand Cheval and the Ideal Palace

How long did it take Ferdinand Cheval to complete his masterpiece?

• Over 20 years

• 33 years

• 60 years

• 75 years

What did Ferdinand Cheval do for a living before he started building the Ideal Palace?

• He was a sculptor.

• He was a stonemason.

• He was a mail carrier.

• He was a teacher.

What inspired Ferdinand Cheval to start collecting stones?

• A dream of building a fantasy-like palace

• A government project

• A challenge from a friend

• An art competition

What materials did Cheval use to cement the stones in place for the Ideal Palace?

• Wood, glass, and metal

• Concrete, lime, and wire

• Plastic, steel, and rubber

• Brick, mortar, and clay

How did people initially react to Cheval's idea of building his palace?

• They were supportive.

• They were indifferent.

• They laughed at him.

• They offered to help.

What is the final size of the Ideal Palace built by Ferdinand Cheval?

• 100 feet long, 50 feet tall, and 60 feet wide.

• 75 feet long, 35 feet tall, and 40 feet wide.

• 80 feet long, 40 feet tall, and 45 feet wide.

• 90 feet long, 30 feet tall, and 50 feet wide.

How many tourists visit the Ideal Palace annually?

• Up to 12,000

• Up to 120,000

• Up to 1,200,000

• Up to 12,000,000

What is the Ideal Palace considered as?

• A modern art museum

• A historical monument

• A French postage stamp

• A New York City attraction

Where has the likeness of the Ideal Palace been displayed?

• The Louvre Museum, Paris

• The British Museum, London

• The Museum of Modern Art, New York City

• The Guggenheim Museum, New York City

What helped Cheval create the Ideal Palace?

• His formal training in architecture

• His wealth and resources

• His unique vision and persistence

• The help of a large construction team