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WorksheetsStradivarius Violins
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Who made the famous Stradivarius instruments?
Joseph Nagyvary
Isaac Stern
Antonio Stradivari and his sons
Regina Buenaventura
When did Dr. Nagyvary first make a speech abot his theory?
in 1976
in 1977
in 1967
in 1966
According to Nagyvary, what's the secret of Stradivarius violins' high quality sound?
Antonio Stradivari's chemistry knowledge
Antonio Stradivari's talent
chemical properties of wood and varnish
quality of strings
How many violins does Zina Schiff play on the Stradivarius Puzzle?
1
2
3
4
What kind(s) of violins does Zina Schiff play on the Stradivarius Puzzle?
Nagyvary violin
Stradivarius violin
Nagyvary and Stradivarius violin
How much do Nagyvary violins cost?
$1000 to $1600
$10,000 to $16,000
$100,000 to $160,000
What's the name of the world-famous violinist who is quoted on Nagyvary's website?
Isaac Stern
Regina Buenaventura
Antonio Stradivari
Why does Schiff believe so strongly in what Dr. Nagyvary is doing?
because she's working at Nagyvary's laboratory in the United States at Texas A&M University and she has the knowledge of chemistry
because she believes that violin makers and dealers feel threatened by the fairly low cost of a Nagyvary instrument
because she comes from a poor family and thinks that people who cannot afford a Stradivarius should still be able to buy high quality instruments
Which of the followings is NOT true about Stradivarius violins?
They are centuries old.
They are highly valuable
They are relatively inexpensive.
They have a remarkable sound quality
Which of the followings is true about Antonio Stradivari?
He had considerable knowledge of chemistry.
He revealed the secret behind the successful Stradivari violins before his death.
He was an illiterate man.
He died in 1977.
