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Question 1

Which option is correct about Collins's statement about the feat?

A This is no trick B It is only stage magic C It is a joke for reporters D It is merely a rehearsal

Question 2

Choose the best answer for Houdini's claim about air from the chapter.

A he will remain under for exactly ten minutes B he will use an oxygen mask C he will come out in five minutes D he will go without air for over an hour

Question 3

In the lesson, what is the correct answer for doctor who checks Houdini?

A Dr. Rinn B Dr. Weiss C Dr. McConnell D Dr. Collins

Question 4

Select the right option for Houdini's initial physical condition.

A unconscious B normal pulse and blood pressure C very weak pulse D high fever

Question 5

Which option is correct about doctor's estimate for an average man?

A the oxygen inside would allow about fifty breaths B only five breaths C about one hundred breaths D unlimited breaths

Question 6

Choose the best answer for doctor's cautious estimate of Houdini's endurance from the chapter.

A five minutes B forty-five minutes C two hours D about fifteen minutes

Question 7

In the lesson, what is the correct answer for danger feared by the doctors?

A the box may float away B the swimmers may run off C he may pass out before signaling for help D the pool may catch fire

Question 8

Select the right option for Houdini's dress at the pool.

A a prison uniform B a black swimming suit C a white robe D a three-piece suit

Question 9

Which option is correct about Houdini's age during the feat?

A fifty-two B forty-two C sixty-two D thirty-two

Question 10

Choose the best answer for Houdini's statement to the crowd from the chapter.

A all men can live underwater forever B air is unnecessary C the feat is only play-acting D a man can live longer than three minutes without air

Question 11

In the lesson, what is the correct answer for Houdini's words about possible death?

A it will prove magic is false B it will happen only in dreams C it will be by the will of God and my own foolishness D it will be the doctors' fault

Question 12

Select the right option for official timekeeper.

A Bessie Houdini B Joseph Rinn C James Collins D Dr. McConnell

Question 13

Which option is correct about Rinn's time-calling plan?

A every five minutes for the first hour, then every minute B every hour only C every ten seconds throughout D only at the end

Question 14

Choose the best answer for why swimmers stand on the box from the chapter.

A to warm themselves B to hide the box C to count the time D to keep it level under the surface

Question 15

In the lesson, what is the correct answer for Houdini's real name?

A Robert Houdin B James Nuttel C Ehrich Weiss D Harry Collins

Question 16

Select the right option for birthplace.

A Boston B Appleton, Wisconsin C New York City D Chicago

Question 17

Which option is correct about year of birth?

A 1874 B 1864 C 1884 D 1894

Question 18

Choose the best answer for Houdini's father's profession from the chapter.

A locksmith B doctor C soldier D rabbi

Question 19

In the lesson, what is the correct answer for why Ehrich worked early?

A to buy a theatre B to travel abroad C to help support the family D to pay gambling debts

Question 20

Select the right option for trade through which he learned about handcuffs.

A working in a library B working for a locksmith C working in a circus D working as a swimmer

Question 21

Which option is correct about what he learned to use with handcuffs?

A small picks B heavy hammers C ropes D keys only

Question 22

Choose the best answer for magician he read about from the chapter.

A Harry Keller B Saki C Longfellow D Robert-Houdin

Question 23

In the lesson, what is the correct answer for stage name adopted?

A Robert Weiss B Ehrich Lado C Harry Houdini D Harry Collins

Question 24

Select the right option for why the name Houdini.

A it was the name of a hotel B Houdin was his idol C it was his family name D a reporter gave it to him

Question 25

Which option is correct about Houdini's wife?

A Bessie B Vera C Muriel D Sarojini

Question 26

Choose the best answer for Bessie's profession from the chapter.

A doctor B journalist C swimmer D magician and stage partner

Question 27

In the lesson, what is the correct answer for how Bessie once helped him in jail?

A she opened the door from outside B she hid a key in his shoe C she passed a lock pick from her mouth to his D she bribed the jailer

Question 28

Select the right option for one famous type of Houdini act.

A sword fighting B escape from handcuffs and jails C tightrope walking D lion taming

Question 29

Which option is correct about another dangerous act mentioned?

A underwater box escape B walking through fire C flying an airplane blindfolded D sleeping on nails

Question 30

Choose the best answer for difference between earlier escape act and present feat from the chapter.

A earlier escape was easier because it used no box B present feat uses a secret door C both rely only on ropes D earlier escape used hidden tools; this feat is presented as no trick

Question 31

In the lesson, what is the correct answer for example of body control?

A growing taller at will B changing eye color C dislocating his shoulders to escape straitjackets D stopping his heartbeat completely

Question 32

Select the right option for another example of body control.

A walking on glass B filling his chest with air before being bound into a straitjacket C sleeping underwater D lifting iron with teeth

Question 33

Which option is correct about another physical training example?

A letting strongmen punch his tensed stomach B running twenty miles every hour C boxing professional champions D drinking ice water underwater

Question 34

Choose the best answer for duration of his special training for this feat from the chapter.

A three days B three months C three years D three weeks

Question 35

In the lesson, what is the correct answer for what happened at thirty minutes?

A Houdini rang the alarm bell B the reporters left C one swimmer lost balance and the box bobbed up D the box opened by itself

Question 36

Select the right option for temperature inside the box according to the doctor.

A about 70 degrees B about 100 degrees C about 50 degrees D below freezing

Question 37

Which option is correct about what the doctors wanted at one hour?

A to pull Houdini out B to lower the box deeper C to stop the clock D to send more swimmers

Question 38

Choose the best answer for Houdini's reply after crossing one hour from the chapter.

A Pull me out at once B Stop the clock C I am asleep D I'll let you know when I'm ready

Question 39

In the lesson, what is the correct answer for world-record remark?

A Rinn says the feat is meaningless B the crowd says it is common C one doctor says it is a world record as far as he knows D the doctor says it is impossible

Question 40

Select the right option for problem after one hour and thirteen minutes.

A the bell stopped working B the box had sprung a leak and water was trickling in C the telephone had broken D the swimmers had left the pool

Question 41

Which option is correct about how much water came in?

A only a slight trickle B the box was half full C a steady stream filled it D none at all

Question 42

Choose the best answer for time when Houdini finally asked to be raised from the chapter.

A one hour exactly B fifty minutes C one hour and fifteen minutes D one hour and thirty minutes

Question 43

In the lesson, what is the correct answer for total time before opening?

A exactly ninety minutes B fifty-five minutes C one hour and thirty-one minutes D one hour and one minute

Question 44

Select the right option for doctor's immediate finding after the feat.

A he had become unconscious B pulse and blood pressure were very low C they were higher than normal D they were perfectly unchanged

Question 45

Which option is correct about Houdini's own description of his condition?

A a little dizzy, but otherwise fine B seriously ill C unable to speak D ready to quit forever

Question 46

Choose the best answer for Houdini's explanation of success from the chapter.

A special oxygen hidden in the box B a hole in the cover C secret machinery D deep breaths beforehand, few body movements, and short breaths

Question 47

In the lesson, what is the correct answer for lesson Houdini wanted trapped miners and divers to learn?

A shout loudly for help B never go underground C do not panic D always carry a hammer

Question 48

Select the right option for why panic is dangerous according to Houdini.

A panic destroys the box B the body needs more air when one panics C panic cools the blood too much D panic stops the pulse immediately

Question 49

Which option is correct about quality shown most strongly by Houdini?

A determination and calm self-control B cowardice and doubt C carelessness and pride D cruelty and anger

Question 50

Choose the best answer for how the reporter finally addresses Houdini from the chapter.

A a lucky man B a foolish man C a dangerous man D a fantastic man