Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video discusses the infamous Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist in Boston, where two men stole over $500 million worth of art in 1990. Despite extensive investigations, the case remains unsolved, with the identities of the thieves and the location of the stolen art still unknown. The video also highlights the museum's security flaws and the ongoing reward for information leading to the art's recovery. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of digital security, promoting Dashlane as a tool to protect online identities.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated value of the art stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum?

Over $200 million

Over $300 million

Over $100 million

Over $500 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the thieves manage to enter the museum?

Through a broken window

By posing as police officers

By bribing the guards

Through an underground tunnel

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of Richard during the heist?

He was a security guard on duty

He was one of the thieves

He was the mastermind behind the heist

He was a museum curator

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which painting is considered the most valuable stolen object in the world?

The Scream by Munch

The Mona Lisa

The Concert by Vermeer

Starry Night by Van Gogh

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What suspicious action did Richard take before the heist?

He left the museum early

He opened the side door and quickly shut it

He called in sick

He disabled the security cameras

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the FBI announce in 2013 regarding the thieves?

They had returned the stolen art

They were identified but deceased

They had been arrested

They were still at large

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current reward offered for information leading to the recovery of the stolen art?

$10 million

$5 million

$1 million

$20 million

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