Philippe Petit: The Man Who Walked Between the Twin Towers (2005) Animated Short Film

What does Philippe want to do with the Twin Towers?

• Ride the elevator to the very top of the buildings.

• Strecth a rope between the towers to walk across. 

• He wants to stay away from the towers because he is afraid of heights.

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What famous place did Philippe walk across?

• Notre Dame Cathedral

• Statue of Liberty

• Bay Bridge

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Why did they wait until nightfall to setup?

• They wanted to see the stars.

• They weren't allowed to perform the walk, so they needed to sneak into the towers.

• It was raining earlier in the day, so they were unable to setup.

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How far apart were the Twin Towers?

• 50 Feet

• 100 Feet

• 140 Feet

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What did Philippe use to help him balance?

• A pole

• Just his hands

• An umbrella

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How long was Philippe on the wire between the towers?

• About ten minutes

• About an hour

• About two hours

Did Philippe only walk on the wire?

• No, he walked, ran, danced, and laid down on the wire.

• Yes, he only walked on the wire. 

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What was Philippe's punishment from the judge?

• He was never allowed to go near the Twin Towers again.

• He was banned from New York City.

• He had to perform for children in the park.

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When did Philippe Petit walk between the Twin Towers?

• September 11, 2001 

• January 17, 1951

• August 7, 1974

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Even though the Twin Towers are gone now, why are the memories of the towers and the events that happened there still important?

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