Harry Houdini: The Making of a Legend

Harry Houdini: The Making of a Legend

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Performing Arts, Arts

7th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores the life of Harry Houdini, born as Eric Weiss in Budapest. It delves into the mysteries surrounding his birth and his family's move to America. Facing poverty, Houdini worked various jobs to support his family. A magic show inspired him, leading to his transformation in New York, where he embraced athletics and began crafting his Houdini persona. Influenced by Robert Houdin, he adopted the name Houdini, marking the start of his journey to fame and success in magic.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original name of Harry Houdini?

Dr. Lin

Robert Houdan

Jacob Hyman

Eric Weiss

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Weiss family move to Milwaukee?

To pursue a career in magic

For a new job opportunity

To join other Jewish families

To escape a duel

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of work did Eric Weiss do to support his family?

He was a school teacher

He became a magician

He sold flowers and shined shoes

He worked as a rabbi

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the magician whose show inspired Eric Weiss?

Jacob Hyman

Robert Houdan

Dr. Lin

Alfred Hitchcock

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What effect did Dr. Lin perform that captivated Eric Weiss?

Disappearing act

Levitation

Paleogenesia

Card tricks

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which city did Eric Weiss start to develop his Houdini persona?

New York City

Budapest

Milwaukee

Appleton

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity did Eric Weiss become interested in while in New York?

Magic shows

Athletics

Writing

Painting

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