A Picture Book of Harry Houdini

What was Harry Houdini known for?

• Eating the most pies

• Reading the longest books

• Being an escape artist

• Being the smartest man on earth

What did Ehrich (Harry Houdini) do as a little boy?

• Rode horses

• Helped the family by selling newspapers and shining shoes

• Made up stories

• Went to school

Where did Houdini usually escape from?

• A jail cell

• A barrel

• A safe

• A locked house

Which line from the text shows that Houdini was dedicated?

• He made a 10,000 pound elephant disappear.

• He climbed inside a coffin that was then nailed shut.

• He broke his ankle and continued to perform.

• He was locked in chains and jumped off a bridge.

How did Houdini honor soldiers in World War I?

• He performed all his tricks with American flags.

• He gave free shows to soldiers.

• He used eagles instead of doves in his performances.

• He sang the national anthem before each show.