Harry Houdini

Harry Houdini

6th Grade

8 Qs

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Harry Houdini

Harry Houdini

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th Grade

Easy

CCSS
RI.5.7, RI.5.2, RL.4.3

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CHELSEA ZANTOP

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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