The Mona Lisa Vanishes (Part 1)

What is the main event that occurs in "The Mona Lisa Vanishes"?

• The Mona Lisa is sold to a private collector

• The Mona Lisa is stolen from the Louvre

• The Mona Lisa is damaged by a museum visitor

• The Mona Lisa is moved to another country

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Who is the primary suspect in the theft of the Mona Lisa?

• Pablo Picasso

• Vincenzo Peruggia

• Leonardo da Vinci

• A group of international art thieves

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In what year did the Mona Lisa go missing from the Louvre?

• 1911

• 1920

• 1890

• 1935

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What was Vincenzo Peruggia's motive for stealing the Mona Lisa?

• He wanted to sell it for a large sum of money

• He believed the painting belonged to Italy and should be returned

• He wanted to keep it for his personal collection

• He was hired by a wealthy collector

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How long was the Mona Lisa missing before it was recovered?

• 6 months

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 5 years

Where was the Mona Lisa found after it was stolen?

• Hidden in a museum storage room

• In Vincenzo Peruggia’s apartment

• In an art gallery in Florence, Italy

• At an auction in Paris

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How did the public react when the Mona Lisa was stolen?

• They were indifferent, as the painting wasn’t well-known

• There was a huge public outcry, and it became an international scandal

• Only art experts were concerned

• The museum kept the theft a secret for months

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What impact did the theft have on the Mona Lisa’s fame?

• The painting became less popular after being stolen

• The theft made the Mona Lisa one of the most famous paintings in the world

• It had no impact on the painting's reputation

• The painting was replaced with another famous artwork

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Which famous artist was initially questioned as a suspect in the theft?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Pablo Picasso

• Claude Monet

• Salvador Dalí

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What is a major theme explored in "The Mona Lisa Vanishes"?

• The impact of war on art

• The relationship between art and national identity

• The development of modern art movements

• The rise of art theft in the 20th century

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