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Question 1

author refers to:

A Robert Lado B O. Henry C Leo Tolstoy D Saki

Question 2

In 'The Open and Only Houdini', chapter heading in the text is:

A The Open Window B The Great Magician C Escape from the Box D The One and Only Houdini

Question 3

Choose the correct answer for genre.

A news report only B historical essay C dramatic prose / performance narrative D lyric poem

Question 4

According to the chapter, date of the event means:

A August 5, 1916 B August 5, 1926 C August 15, 1926 D July 5, 1926

Question 5

place of the event refers to:

A the swimming pool at New York's Shelton Hotel B the Hudson River dock C a theatre in Chicago D a jail in Boston

Question 6

In 'The Open and Only Houdini', central feat is:

A walking on burning coal B escaping from a palace tower C living in a cave for a week D being sealed in an iron box and lowered underwater

Question 7

Choose the correct answer for reporter's first description of the feat.

A Houdini will fight a tiger B Houdini will disappear on stage C Houdini will be sealed in the box and lowered underwater D Houdini will jump from a roof

Question 8

According to the chapter, one assistant named in the text means:

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

Question 9

what happens after Houdini enters the box refers to:

A the cover is soldered on B the box is set on fire C the box is covered with cloth only D the box is left open

Question 10

In 'The Open and Only Houdini', nature of the box is:

A open at the sides B made of glass and open above C full of holes D airtight

Question 11

Choose the correct answer for objects placed inside the box.

A food and water B a revolver and a torch C a telephone and an alarm bell with batteries D a lamp and a radio

Question 12

According to the chapter, purpose of the telephone and alarm bell means:

A to signal the swimmers every minute B for emergencies C to make the feat look funny D to entertain the crowd

Question 13

Collins's statement about the feat refers to:

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 14

In 'The Open and Only Houdini', Houdini's claim about air is:

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 15

Choose the correct answer for doctor who checks Houdini.

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

Question 16

According to the chapter, Houdini's initial physical condition means:

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

Question 17

doctor's estimate for an average man refers to:

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

Question 18

In 'The Open and Only Houdini', doctor's cautious estimate of Houdini's endurance is:

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

Question 19

Choose 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 20

According to the chapter, Houdini's dress at the pool means:

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

Question 21

Houdini's age during the feat refers to:

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

Question 22

In 'The Open and Only Houdini', Houdini's statement to the crowd is:

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 23

Choose 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 24

According to the chapter, official timekeeper means:

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

Question 25

Rinn's time-calling plan refers to:

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 26

In 'The Open and Only Houdini', why swimmers stand on the box is:

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

Question 27

Choose the correct answer for Houdini's real name.

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

Question 28

According to the chapter, birthplace means:

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

Question 29

year of birth refers to:

A 1874 B 1864 C 1884 D 1894

Question 30

In 'The Open and Only Houdini', Houdini's father's profession is:

A locksmith B doctor C soldier D rabbi

Question 31

Choose 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 32

According to the chapter, trade through which he learned about handcuffs means:

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

Question 33

what he learned to use with handcuffs refers to:

A small picks B heavy hammers C ropes D keys only

Question 34

In 'The Open and Only Houdini', magician he read about is:

A Harry Keller B Saki C Longfellow D Robert-Houdin

Question 35

Choose the correct answer for stage name adopted.

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

Question 36

According to the chapter, why the name Houdini means:

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 37

Houdini's wife refers to:

A Bessie B Vera C Muriel D Sarojini

Question 38

In 'The Open and Only Houdini', Bessie's profession is:

A doctor B journalist C swimmer D magician and stage partner

Question 39

Choose 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 40

According to the chapter, one famous type of Houdini act means:

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

Question 41

another dangerous act mentioned refers to:

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

Question 42

In 'The Open and Only Houdini', difference between earlier escape act and present feat is:

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 43

Choose 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 44

According to the chapter, another example of body control means:

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 45

another physical training example refers to:

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

Question 46

In 'The Open and Only Houdini', duration of his special training for this feat is:

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

Question 47

Choose 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 48

According to the chapter, temperature inside the box according to the doctor means:

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

Question 49

what the doctors wanted at one hour refers to:

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

Question 50

In 'The Open and Only Houdini', Houdini's reply after crossing one hour is:

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