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Questions
1. What is Victor Lustig commonly known as?
A. prince of trickery
B. king of all con men
C. original owner of the Eiffel Tower
D. master of languages
2. How many identities did Lustig take on during his career as a con artist?
A. about 15
B. less than 40
C. no less than 45
D. at least 60
3. Which word has a similar meaning to “swindled”?
A. conned
B. scammed
C. deceived
D. all of the above
4. Which of the following best describes the sort of environment Lustig grew up in?
A. He was from a well-to-do family, and he did not have to worry about money.
B. He grew up in a poor family and was forced to quit school.
C. His parents were from the working class, and he had to work to pay for his own studies.
D. He was orphaned at a young age and had to fend for himself in the streets.
5. What does it mean if someone has a “penchant for trouble”?
A. They tend to avoid situations that they think are troublesome.
B. They have a strong tendency to behave in a way that gets them into trouble.
C. They enjoy finding solutions to difficult problems.
D. none of the above
6. Why did Lustig target passengers on transatlantic cruise ships?
A. because they needed his help
B. because they had nowhere else to go
C. because they were wealthy
D. because they were mostly foreigners
7. What name did…
