Question

select the text from the paragraph that best helps you understand that sham means fake. there may be more than one correct choice. harry houdini was famous for his escape tricks. he could escape after being tied up with ropes and handcuffs. he traveled the world doing his act. in one trick, his feet were tied together and he was hung upside down in a full tank of water. in front of big crowds, houdini always managed to get out. people couldnt figure out how he did it. in germany, the police said houdini was a sham. so he agreed to a test to prove his act was real. houdini allowed the police to put him in chains and handcuffs. then, in front of three hundred police officers, he freed himself.

Explanation:

The word "sham" is used by the police to imply that Houdini's act is not real. The context then shows Houdini proving his act is real by escaping from police - imposed chains and handcuffs, which contrasts with the police's claim of "sham". This contrast helps understand that "sham" means fake.

Answer:

So he agreed to a test to prove his act was real.