Review for Houdini Test

Did Houdini fear slipping back into obscurity?

• YES

• NO

What was Houdini's father's title?

• A Tailor

• A Rabbi

• A Merchant

• A necktie cutter

The author got involved writing Houdini's story because he met which person?

• Houdini's Boss

• The King of Koins

• Madame Houdini

• Houdini's son

Which part of Houdini's wardrobe sold at auction?

• A straightjacket

• His manacles

• His scuffed trunk

• A pocket from his pajamas

Did Houdini first title himself as "The King of 52-card deck?"

• YES

• NO

Which item was Houdini inspired to buy after his visit to an insane asylum?

• A skeleton key

• an old escape trunk

• a straight jacket

• an old book

Why did Houdini's mother-in-law not like him?

• He was Jewish

• He did not have a promising future

• He was too short

• She disapproved of magic

Why was metamorphosis not a hit at first?

• Houdini was not good at it

• He was not convincing

• He had a bad NY accent

• He was too short

What day did Houdini not perform dangerous tricks?

• On sundays

• on the last day of each month

• on Jewish holidays

• On Friday the 13th

Did Houdini feel guilty for making money off of his ghost shows?

• YES

• NO