Harry Houdini

Why did Houdini go to Europe early in his career?

• To learn to paint

• To visit family

• To become an international star

• To go on vacation

Why did Bess make a good partner for Houdini's performances?

• She was tall and strong.

• She had a college degree.

• She was not a good partner.

• She was small and short so she could escape easily.

Why did Houdini perform for policemen?

• To prove that he was not tricking his audiences.

• They arrested him.

• The police wanted to learn from him.

• He wanted to learn how to be a policeman.

Which of these famous people did Houdini NOT meet?

• Charlie Chaplin

• Teddy Roosevelt

• Bruno Mars

• Arthur Conan Doyle

Where was Houdini born?

• Australia

• Hungary

• Germany

• USA

How old was Houdini when he died?

• 100

• 52

• 25

• 82

In what country, did Houdini feel unwelcome

• Ireland

• France

• Russia

• America

How does paragraph 5 (line 21-25) contribute to the overall passage?

• It shows Houdini didn't perform very often

• It shows Houdini worked hard to get better

• It introduces Houdini as the main character

What inference can be made about Houdini based on the passage?

• Houdini liked to perform upside down

• Houdini never gave up on a good idea

• Houdini performed magic to make money

What was Harry Houdini's real name?

• Erik Weisz

• Harry Weiss

• Henry Houdini

• Erik Houdini