The Mona Lisa — Paris, France — 1503–1519 — Questions and answers

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Where can you find the famous 'Mona Lisa' painting?

Choices

  1. In the Louvre Museum, Paris ✓
  2. In a museum in Rome
  3. In a gallery in London
  4. In a secret hiding spot

Answer: In the Louvre Museum, Paris

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Who asked Leonardo to paint a portrait of his wife, Lisa Gherardini?

Choices

  1. Francesco del Giocondo ✓
  2. Zola
  3. Dmitri
  4. Yousef

Answer: Francesco del Giocondo

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What part of the 'Mona Lisa' captivated viewers the most and became its most discussed feature?

Choices

  1. Her smile ✓
  2. Her hands
  3. Her dress
  4. Her background

Answer: Her smile

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Why do some historians think Leonardo never gave the 'Mona Lisa' to Francesco del Giocondo?

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  1. He was too attached to the painting to let it go. ✓
  2. He forgot who commissioned it.
  3. He didn't like Francesco del Giocondo anymore.
  4. He wanted to sell it to someone else.

Answer: He was too attached to the painting to let it go.

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After Leonardo died, who owned the 'Mona Lisa' for many centuries?

Choices

  1. King Francis I and the French royal collection ✓
  2. Napoleon's family
  3. Dmitri's family
  4. A private collector in Italy

Answer: King Francis I and the French royal collection

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Who stole the 'Mona Lisa' from the Louvre in 1911?

Choices

  1. Vincenzo Perugia ✓
  2. King Francis I
  3. Napoleon
  4. Francesco del Giocondo

Answer: Vincenzo Perugia

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Where is the 'Mona Lisa' found today?

Choices

  1. In the Louvre Museum, protected by security ✓
  2. In a private collection in Italy
  3. Hidden in a secret vault
  4. On display in New York

Answer: In the Louvre Museum, protected by security

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