Ancient Text Ultimatum

A ruthless private collector has seized what may be an authentic 13th-century Islamic manuscript. They're threatening to burn it unless you can verify its authenticity within the next 15 minutes. Your reputation as a manuscript authenticator - and a priceless piece of history - hang in the balance.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Senior Manuscript Authenticator at the British Museum

Conversation Partner

Viktor Krane

Setting

Video call from your office to a dimly lit private vault, illuminated only by harsh spotlights focused on an ancient manuscript

Location

British Museum Conservation Department (Remote Connection)

Learning Objectives

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Identify three distinct authentication markers in the manuscript

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Explain the historical context and significance of each marker

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Provide a confident final authentication verdict with supporting evidence

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Listen carefully - I have the Al-Jazari Manuscript right here, and my lighter's getting rather... twitchy. You have exactly 15 minutes to convince me this isn't another forgery, or we'll see how well 800-year-old vellum burns.”

This is how Viktor Krane's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#483

What You'll Get

🎯Real-world conversation practice
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