CLEAN : Dutch art detective finds rare stolen copy of Prince of Persian poets

CLEAN : Dutch art detective finds rare stolen copy of Prince of Persian poets

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History, Arts, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript narrates the intriguing story of an Iranian man living in Munich who appeared poor but was secretly wealthy, having collected valuable manuscripts over decades. After his death, his collection was stolen, leading to a police investigation. A significant book, 'The Divine of Harvest,' was missing, prompting a search involving international parties. Eventually, the book was recovered, highlighting its historical importance as one of the earliest copies of a famous work from 1462.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was discovered about the Iranian man after his death?

He was a secret agent.

He had a hidden collection of valuable manuscripts.

He was a famous author.

He owned a coffee shop.

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How many books were found by the police during their investigation?

200 books

100 books

150 books

174 books

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the name of the missing book?

The Divine of Harvest

The Lost Manuscript

The Book of Secrets

The Harvest of Time

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who contacted the narrator about the missing book?

A police officer

An Iranian diplomat

A German informant

A distant relative

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was the handwritten book created?

1462

1450

1500

1492