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    Where is the museum located? 

    • California
    • New York
    • Sydney
    • Beijing 
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  • 2. 

    When was the museum founded? 

    • 1730

    • 1800 

    • 1863

    • 1870

    Correct Answer
    A. 1870
    Explanation
    The museum was founded in 1870.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following is the longest artwork available in the museum? 

    • Set of Archeulian flints

    • Iranian storage jar

    • The 'Simonetti' Carpet

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. The 'Simonetti' Carpet
    Explanation
    The 'Simonetti' Carpet is the longest artwork available in the museum.

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  • 4. 

    When did the American Wing of the museum first open for the exhibition?

    • 1720

    • 1739

    • 1880

    • 1924

    Correct Answer
    A. 1924
    Explanation
    The American Wing of the museum first opened for the exhibition in 1924.

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  • 5. 

    What is the name of the museum's unofficial mascot? 

    • Max

    • William

    • Bob

    • Stacy

    Correct Answer
    A. William
    Explanation
    The correct answer is William because the question asks for the name of the museum's unofficial mascot, implying that the museum has an unofficial mascot named William.

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  • 6. 

    Approximately how big is the met's collection of European paintings? 

    • Around 300 pieces

    • Around 1,700 pieces.

    • Around 5000 pieces

    • Around 2 million pieces

    Correct Answer
    A. Around 1,700 pieces.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is around 1,700 pieces. This suggests that the Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) has a collection of European paintings that consists of approximately 1,700 pieces.

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  • 7. 

    When did the museum set a record for attendance, attracting 6.7 million visitors? 

    • In 2012

    • In 2014

    • In 2015

    • In 2016

    Correct Answer
    A. In 2016
    Explanation
    In 2016, the museum set a record for attendance, attracting 6.7 million visitors.

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  • 8. 

    Approximately how many years of art can be found in the museum? 

    • 200 years

    • 100 years

    • 5000 years

    • 10,000 years

    Correct Answer
    A. 5000 years
    Explanation
    The museum contains a collection of art that spans a period of approximately 5000 years. This suggests that the museum has artworks from various time periods, allowing visitors to explore and appreciate the evolution of art over a significant period of time.

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  • 9. 

    Who designed the museum's new architectural plan? 

    • Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo

    • Howard Potter

    • Philip Johnson

    • C. P. H. Gilbert

    Correct Answer
    A. Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo
    Explanation
    Kevin Roche and John Dinkeloo designed the museum's new architectural plan.

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  • 10. 

    When was Anna Wintour Costume Center founded? 

    • 2010

    • 2014

    • 2016

    • 2017

    Correct Answer
    A. 2014
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 2014. This is the year when the Anna Wintour Costume Center was founded.

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