Hessian Jewel Robbery

Hessian Jewel Robbery

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A million and a half dollars worth of Hessian crown jewels and heirlooms were stolen from Germany. The robbery involved three American officers and an enlisted man. The recovered jewels and the investigation details are now with the army's Provost Marshall.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated value of the Hessian crown jewels and heirlooms stolen from Germany?

Three million dollars

Two million dollars

A million and a half dollars

Half a million dollars

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the stolen hoard represent?

A collection of rare artifacts

A significant historical treasure

A famous art collection

A set of valuable paintings

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were charged with the robbery of the Hessian jewels?

Five enlisted men

Four American officers

Three American officers and an enlisted man

Two American officers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are the recovered jewels and the facts about the case currently held?

In a private collection

In the hands of the armies' Provost Marshall

With the German authorities

In a museum

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the Provost Marshall in this context?

To return the jewels to Germany

To sell the jewels to the highest bidder

To oversee the investigation and recovery of the jewels

To display the jewels in a museum