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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. Four months after the silver haul, what did Breitwieser want to steal from a private gallery in Lucerne?

2. When Breitwieser stole a painting and hung it on Stephanie's wall, how old was he when he was released from prison for that crime?

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

4. In Chapter 33 by the time Breitweiser had his Swiss trial, how long had he been in jail?

5. After Breitwieser was arrested at the Wagner Museum, how long would it have taken Kleinklaus to drive back to his mother's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Breitwieser caught for the bugle theft?

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

3. In the eyes of the law, what was the significance of how a thief stole and how did that affect the judge's maximum fine for Breitwieser in Switzerland?

4. Where were ten silver pieces found from Breitwieser's stash?

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

6. What testimony did Breitwieser's father provide at Breitwieser's Swiss trial?

7. What punishment did Stengel receive after the French trial?

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

9. When Breitwieser was interviewed by inspector Roland Meier, how did he realize that the inspector might be bluffing?

10. In Chapter 21, why did a display case at the Art & History Museum in Brussels appear to have items stolen from it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An allusion is a figure of speech that does not directly refer to a person, place, or thing. What are some allusions in The Art Thief? Why might it be difficult to decipher an allusion just by the context of a passage in a book? How do the allusions Finkel uses help readers’ understanding of people, events, or concepts in the book?

Essay Topic 2

The mission of museums was to share and allow visitors to enjoy a piece as unencumbered as possible by security apparatuses. Why was security lax at some museums? How did lax security enable Breitwieser to be so successful in stealing valuable artworks?

Essay Topic 3

Breitwieser found himself isolated in jail. No one would tell him anything, and he feared that things would only get worse. How did Breitwieser feel about being incarcerated? How did those feelings influence his confessions?

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