Columbine and the Magic Show

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Why does Columbine enjoy magic shows?

She likes trying to figure out how the tricks are done. (correct)

She likes the crowd cheering.

She enjoys the magician's performance.

She impresses her friends with her knowledge.

What did Count Cadabra pour into his top hat?

A jug of water

Magic powder

Milk (correct)

A white dove

What did Columbine believe was hidden in the hat alongside the dove?

A sponge (correct)

A piece of elastic

A mirror

A silk scarf

What was Margie holding during the magic show?

A ferret Signup and view all the answers

What was Columbine's reaction to the audience's cheers?

She was annoyed. Signup and view all the answers

What did Margie suggest Count Cadabra used to perform the trick?

A mirror Signup and view all the answers

What was Columbine's final decision regarding explaining the trick to Margie?

To not tell her at all. Signup and view all the answers

What assumption did Columbine make about how magic tricks work?

They use ordinary objects unexpectedly. Signup and view all the answers

What did Margie feel about Columbine's idea of thinking instead of sharing thoughts?

She felt it was unfair. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of the crowd after the big puff of smoke?

They were shouting and pointing. Signup and view all the answers

What did the townspeople shout about the bank safe?

It had vanished into thin air. Signup and view all the answers

What did one of the townspeople compare the weight of the safe to?

Three tonnes. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the two men trying to calm the crowd?

The mayor and the police chief. Signup and view all the answers

What did Columbine realize when she and Margie were looking at each other?

There was an emergency that needed their attention. Signup and view all the answers

What was Count Cadabra doing when the crowd first noticed the smoke?

Packing up his things. Signup and view all the answers

What thought process is Columbine engaged in as the crowd reacts?

Trying to solve the mystery of the vanishing safe. Signup and view all the answers

What method did Count Cadabra likely use to make the safe seem to disappear?

He used a large angled mirror to hide the safe. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Columbine believe the safe had not disappeared?

She thought it was impossible for a three-tonne safe to vanish. Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial reaction of the police chief and the mayor when they saw the safe had vanished?

They were stunned and thought it was magic. Signup and view all the answers

How did Columbine demonstrate her idea about the hiding of the safe?

By using a diagram drawn on the floor. Signup and view all the answers

What distraction did Columbine suggest Count Cadabra might have used?

A puff of smoke. Signup and view all the answers

What did the police chief intend to do once he realized the safe was behind the mirror?

Arrest Count Cadabra. Signup and view all the answers

What did Columbine correctly deduce about Count Cadabra’s whereabouts?

That he was hiding behind the mirror. Signup and view all the answers

What was Count Cadabra using behind the mirror when found?

A power drill. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Columbine and the Magic Show

Columbine attends a magic show in a shopping mall with her best friend, Margie, who holds her pet ferret, Odd Sock.
The magician, Count Cadabra, performs a trick where he pours milk into a top hat and produces a dove, which impresses the crowd except for Columbine.
Columbine deduces the trick's secret, believing the dove was hidden in the hat, and the milk was absorbed by a sponge to mislead the audience.

Columbine’s Perspective on Magic

Columbine enjoys magic shows for their cleverness and challenges herself to figure out the tricks, emphasizing the role of ordinary objects like mirrors and sponges in illusions.
She becomes frustrated with Margie's inability to understand the obvious mechanics behind the tricks, deciding to withhold the secret from her friend.

Emergence of a Crisis

After the magic show, a large puff of smoke occurs near the bank, causing excitement and concern.
Upon investigation, the crowd discovers that a three-tonne safe has vanished along with Count Cadabra, leading to chaos and shouts of theft.

Columbine's Problem-Solving Skills

Columbine pushes to the front of the crowd and explains to town officials why the safe likely hasn't disappeared: it's impossible for such a heavy object to vanish.
She proposes that the safe is hidden behind a cleverly positioned angled mirror that reflects the bank's walls, making it appear as if it has vanished.

Discovery and Resolution

After drawing a plan of the bank, Columbine illustrates how the mirror's angle could conceal the safe.
The town mayor and police chief acknowledge her logic, realizing Count Cadabra likely used this method to steal from the safe.
The police chief rushes into the bank, discovers Count Cadabra behind the mirror with a power drill, and apprehends him.

Conclusion and Friendship

With the crisis resolved, Columbine plans to finally share her understanding of the magic trick with Margie, highlighting the importance of observation and critical thinking in both magic and problem-solving.

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Explore the story of Columbine and her adventure at a magic show. As she analyzes the magician's tricks, she navigates her feelings about sharing secrets with her friend Margie. This quiz delves into themes of perception, friendship, and the art of illusion.