Montpelier Collection and Management Quiz

Why are most objects in the Montpelier collection not considered Madisonian?

• They are too old to be verified.

• They have been lost over time.

• Their provenance is not secure enough.

• They are not made of the right materials.

What is the primary focus of the Montpelier collection's interpretive period?

• Late 19th century

• Early 19th century

• Late 18th century

• Mid 19th century

When Madison objects are unavailable, what type of pieces does Montpelier use?

• Modern art pieces

• Period-appropriate pieces

• Futuristic designs

• Random historical artifacts

What is the role of a curator in a museum setting?

• To clean and maintain the objects

• To decide the appropriateness of objects for the collection

• To handle the financial aspects of the museum

• To create replicas of historical pieces

What is one of the responsibilities of a collections manager?

• Creating educational programs for visitors

• Designing new museum exhibits

• Deciding the interpretive purpose of objects

• Handling the legal documentation of objects