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History Intermediate

Famous Heists & Unsolved Mysteries

Dive into the world's most audacious art thefts, disappearances, and unsolved crimes.

5 Questions
5 min Est. time
Intermediate Difficulty
60% Pass mark

About this quiz

Some crimes capture the public imagination not because of their brutality, but because of their audacity or the mystery they left behind. Can you solve these historical brain-teasers?

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  1. 1 Who famously vanished after hijacking a Boeing 727 and parachuting out with $200,000 in 1971? Answer hidden
  2. 2 Which famous painting was stolen from the Louvre in 1911, making it globally famous? Answer hidden
  3. 3 What was the target of the audacious 1963 'Great Train Robbery' in the UK? Answer hidden
  4. 4 Which notorious prison off the coast of San Francisco had a famous, possibly successful escape in 1962? Answer hidden
  5. + 1 more questions inside the quiz
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5 questions Each question is multiple-choice with a single correct answer.
60% pass mark Score 60% or above to complete this raid successfully.
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