Jean Francois Grandet and Blondin Quiz

What was Jean Francois Grandet's greatest desire?

• To become rich

• To entertain and amaze people

• To travel the world

• To write a book

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What nickname did Jean Francois Grandet use during his tour in North America?

• The Daredevil

• Blondin

• The Acrobat

• The Magician

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What was Blondin's most famous feat?

• Walking across Niagara Falls on a tightrope

• Performing in a circus

• Jumping from a high building

• Swimming across the English Channel

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How high above the jagged rocks and boiling water was Blondin's tightrope at Niagara Falls?

• 50 feet

• 100 feet

• 160 feet

• 200 feet

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Which of the following did Blondin NOT do while crossing Niagara Falls?

• Ride across on a bicycle

• Walk across blindfolded

• Carry his manager on his back

• Swim across the falls

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Who attended Blondin's last performance in North America?

• The President of the United States

• The Queen of England

• The Prince of Wales

• The Prime Minister of Canada

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Mark the MAIN IDEA.

• Blondin performed death-defying feats that thrilled and amazed audiences.

• Tightrope performers amaze audiences by performing fearful balancing acts.

• Blondin walked across Niagara Falls blindfolded.

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Mark the statement that is TOO BROAD.

• Blondin performed death-defying feats that thrilled and amazed audiences.

• Tightrope performers amaze audiences by performing fearful balancing acts.

• Blondin walked across Niagara Falls blindfolded.

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Mark the statement that is TOO NARROW.

• Blondin performed death-defying feats that thrilled and amazed audiences.

• Tightrope performers amaze audiences by performing fearful balancing acts.

• Blondin walked across Niagara Falls blindfolded.

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The passage is about

• circus performers.

• balancing daredevil.

• trapeze artist.

• a foolish Frenchman.

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