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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In January 1998, what did Breitwieser steal in Germany?

2. During Breitweiser's Swiss trial, how many witnesses did the defense call?

3. Where did Breitwieser move in with Stephanie Mangin a month after they met?

4. In 2001, where was Breitwieser arrested?

5. Where was the 150-pound Virgin Mary abandoned that Breitwieser stole?

Short Essay Questions

1. A week after Breitwieser's arrest at the Wagner Museum, where were some of the stolen items found?

2. What did French therapist Cesar Redondo believe about Kleinklaus's role in the thefts?

3. In 2002, how did Breitwieser try to adapt to the rhythms of jail?

4. Why were Breitwieser and Kleinklaus arrested in Lucerne in Chapter 22?

5. At the Art & History Museum when Breitwieser stole a silver warship, what did he do when stopped by a guard?

6. When Kleinklaus was subpoenaed and submitted to an interview, what did she say about the attic cleanout?

7. What did Breitwieser claim when he took the stand during his Swiss trial?

8. Why was Breitwieser arrested in 2019, and what did his future look like?

9. What was Breitwieser's punishment for his crimes in Switzerland?

10. What punishment did Breitwieser and Kleinklaus receive for a theft from a private gallery in Lucerne?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in The Art Thief when relating conversations? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner? How do idioms help readers understand people, emotions, events, or ideas?

Essay Topic 2

Werner Muensterberger wrote a textbook about impulsive collectors. He wrote that unhealthy collection took over a person's life. What did Muensterberger believe it meant to be a collector? Did Breitwieser seem to have a collecting addiction?

Essay Topic 3

Art is present in every culture worldwide. What is art? How does cultural background contribute to what someone perceives and enjoys as art?

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