VOICED: El grito rompio un record

VOICED: El grito rompio un record

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Arts, History, Business

9th - 10th Grade

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A version of Eduard Munch's 'The Scream' was auctioned at Sotheby's in New York for $119.9 million, setting a record as the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. The piece, one of four versions, was the only one still privately owned. The auction attracted significant public interest, with seven bidders competing for the artwork initially valued at $80 million. The sale lasted just 12 minutes, surprising the organizers with the level of interest. The artwork had been with the Olsen family for 70 years, who now plan to build a museum dedicated to Munch.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final auction price of 'The Scream'?

$80 million

$100 million

$119.9 million

$150 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many versions of 'The Scream' did Eduard Munch paint?

Three

Five

Two

Four

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'The Scream' symbolize according to the transcript?

The beauty of nature

The joy of life

The impact of humans on nature

The mystery of the universe

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the auction of 'The Scream' last?

5 minutes

10 minutes

12 minutes

15 minutes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the Olsen family planning to do after selling 'The Scream'?

Buy another artwork

Build a museum dedicated to Munch

Travel around the world

Invest in real estate