Harry Houdini

What is the MOST LIKELY purpose of this presentation?

• to explain how magic tricks work

• to show how Houdini was determined to be successful

• to explain why Houdini died

• to show why Houdini and Bess wanted to be magicians

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What additional information could be added to the video presentation to BEST help the listener's understanding of the main idea?

• a description of each trick that Houdini atttempted

• a description of the Dime Museums where Houdini performed

• the number of acts Houdini performed

• an explanation of how Houdini worked hard to learn new tricks

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Which conclusion is BEST supported by the information in the video presentation?

• Magic tricks performed by Houdini were often not successful

• Houdini will begin asking Bess to help him with his tricks

• The beginning of Houdini's life was in England.

• Houdini's hard work and perseverance helped him become a successful magician.

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Which conclusion can you draw about how Houdini felt about meeting Martin Beck?

• He believes that the offer Beck gave him made his whole life better

• Houdini feels apathetic about meeting Beck and didn't want to work for him

• Houdini felt nervous and didn't want to work with Beck

• He felt confused about his tricks and didn't want to do them.

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What is the MAIN purpose in writing this text?

• to convince the reader to pay money and watch magic shows

• to educate the reader about Harry Houdini's life

• to prove that magic tricks are real

• to illustrate how interesting magic shows and carnivals can be

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Which interaction had the GREATEST impact on Houdini's career?

• receives a straitjacket from Bess

• meeting Bess at school

• moving to America

• being hired by Martin Beck

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This biography describes the challenges that police officers gave Houdini. What main idea do these details support?

• Houdini tried to discover the real Houdini.

• Houdini pushed himself to prove his talent and be successful

• Houdini wanted to visit police stations

• Martin Beck changed Houdini’s life.

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The East Indian Needles trick involved

• using needles to unlock handcuffs

• sewing a straitjacket

• threading several needles

• sticking needles into arms