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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives Lipsey the name of the city that Dee and Mike went to to find the Modigliani?
(a) The wife of the proprietor in Livorno.
(b) The young priest in Livorno.
(c) The rabbi in Livorno.
(d) The proprietor in Livorno.

2. What is the relationship between Willow and Lampeth?
(a) They are both art dealers for different galleries.
(b) They are partners in the gallery.
(c) They are worker and boss at the gallery.
(d) They are mere acquaintances.

3. What is NOT the issue with Peter Usher's paintings at the gallery?
(a) They are not selling.
(b) People don't like them.
(c) They are priced incorrectly.
(d) They are too avant-garde.

4. What does Mad Mitch respond when Peter asks him what he thinks of his painting?
(a) "Rather ask if I would hang it on my wall."
(b) "It would clash with my suite."
(c) "It has great movement, brushwork and design."
(d) "It invites me to pour out a bunch of garbage."

5. Why has Joe Davies hired Andy?
(a) He is older and more experienced.
(b) He has a more modern image.
(c) He is quite smart.
(d) He is quite talented.

6. What does Lipsey decide that he must do first in his investigation?
(a) Knock on doors to find Dee.
(b) Look for the painting.
(c) Visit the police station.
(d) Go to hotels in search of where Dee is staying.

7. What does Julian decide that he needs in order to secure his future?
(a) Cash.
(b) A better education.
(c) A nicer wife.
(d) The lost Modigliani.

8. Whose painting does Mad Mitch and Peter recreate in the contest?
(a) Monet.
(b) Modigliani.
(c) Van Gogh.
(d) Rembrandt.

9. Where does the young priest take Dee to look at paintings?
(a) To a mausoleum on the church property.
(b) In a crypt in the church.
(c) To a storage unit behind the church.
(d) To an altar in the back of the church.

10. What is Lampeth's business with Lipsey?
(a) Detective work to find a missing family member.
(b) Black market art.
(c) Detective work to find a painting.
(d) Smuggling of art.

11. What does Lampeth say is the reason for the increase in the art market?
(a) The high interest of the wealthy Europeans.
(b) The Americans becoming art conscious after WWII.
(c) The revival of the Renaissance.
(d) The need for investment after WWII.

12. Who is Anita to Samantha?
(a) Her maid.
(b) Her secretary.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her agent.

13. What does Charles Lampeth miss as he reflects about life after dinner at his friends?
(a) The cigars they used to smoke.
(b) The conversations they used to have.
(c) The kind of parties and balls only now seen in historical movies.
(d) His friend's chef.

14. What does Julian suggest that Sarah do in order for her to get money to give to him?
(a) Ask her father.
(b) Sell the house.
(c) Sell her car.
(d) Get a job.

15. What part does Anne play in the scam?
(a) She is writing letters.
(b) She is coaching Peter and Mitch.
(c) She is watching for any visitors.
(d) She is giving the men food and drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes up to Lampeth at the gallery reception and feigns being Lampeth's friend?

2. Who does the old man say received one of Modigliani's paintings?

3. Why does Lipsey choose an inexpensive hotel room to stay in during his investigation?

4. What does Tom tell Samantha is the reason for Lord Cardwell's wealth?

5. What has Mad Mitch set up for his and Peter's scam?

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