Harry used these prison escapes to build his fame. He arranged to escape from the local prison of every town he visited. In the afternoon, the people of the town would read about it in their local newspapers, and in the evening every seat in the local theater would be full. What was the result? World-wild fame, and a name remembered today.
1. According to the passage, Houdini’s success in prison escapes depends on _______.
A. his special tricks and supernatural powers
B. his unusual ability and a skeleton key
C. his magic tricks and unhuman powers
D. his wisdom and magic tricks
2. In the fourth paragraph, the underlined word “this” refers to _______.
A. his first prison escape
B. the year 1898
C. the publicity
D. Harry Houdini’s success
3. It can be inferred from the passage that Houdini became famous _______.
A. in 1894
B. before he married
C. at the age of 17
D. when he was about 24
4. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. A Skeleton Key
B. A Man of Many Secrets
C. World-wild Fame
D. Great Escape
【答案解析】
本文介绍了Harry Houdini特技成功的经历和方法。
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