Questioned Documents

What is the primary intent of forgery?

• To create original artwork

• To deceive another by altering a writing

• To improve writing skills

• To authenticate historical documents

Forgery is considered what type of crime?

• Violent crime

• Cybercrime

• White-collar crime

• Blue-collar crime

Which of the following is an example of a forged document?

• A novel

• A painting

• A check

• A sculpture

What is literary forgery?

• Forgery of a piece of writing, usually with historical significance

• Forgery of a painting

• Forgery of a sculpture

• Forgery of a musical composition

Which method is NOT used by forgers to create forged documents?

• Use old paper from the time period

• Mix inks from time period materials

• Use modern digital tools

• Chemically treat documents to 'age' them

What did further forensic analysis reveal about the Hitler Diaries?

• They were written by Adolf Hitler

• They contained a polyester not made before 1953

• They were sold for $3.7 million

• They were authenticated by Stern Magazine

Who created the Hitler Diaries?

• Adolf Hitler

• Hugh-Trevor Roper

• Konrad Kujau

• Stern Magazine

What is art forgery?

• Creating and selling original works of art

• Creating and selling works of art credited to more famous artists

• Selling art supplies to famous artists

• Teaching art techniques to students

In which historical period did Michelangelo create forgeries?

• Ancient Roman

• Renaissance

• 20th century

• Medieval

What led to a growing market of forgeries in the 20th century?

• Decrease in art education

• Growing demand for indigenous artwork

• Lack of art materials

• Increase in art theft