Chasing Lincoln's Killer Chapter 6 & 7

What evidence was found in Booth's hotel room?

• A mysterious "Sam" letter that told them Booth had at least 2 coconspirators and that it was premeditated. 
• A copy of the attack plans, a gun, and knives used in the attack.
• Booth was waiting and turned himself in. 

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How did the nation officially learn of Lincoln's death?

• Phone call from the Vice President
• Telegram from Edwin Stanton
• Radio conference

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What details were given about Lincoln's death?

• It said he died that morning at 22 minutes after 7 o'clock.
• It said he was shot by the vice president.
• It said that Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln were killed in a car accident.

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What item did Stanton send to Mary Jane Wells?

• A lock of Lincoln's hair
• Lincolns hat
• A piece of Lincoln's clothing

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How was Lincoln's body transported to the executive mansion?

• In a simple pine box and transported by a simple, horse-drawn wagon.
• In an ambulance
• Carried on horseback by a single rider. 

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What would Lincoln have thought about the way it was done?

• Lincoln would have approved, he was a simple man.
• Lincoln would not have liked it, it preferred fancy things. 
• Lincoln would have preferred a grand display.

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What did the doctors do to Lincoln's body?

• Placed his body in a freezer to preserve it.
• Drained his blood and placed it in jars. Took out his brain to preserve it. Cut off a lock of hair for his wife.
• Donated his body to science.

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What surprising information did Mr. Mudd discover.

• Mudd discovered Booth did not kill Lincon
• Mudd found out the truth about Lincoln's assassination. 
• Mudd discovered Booth acted alone. 

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How did Mr. Mudd react once he returned to the farmhouse? 

• Mudd made Booth and Herold leave his house immediately. 
• Mudd decided to run away with Booth and Herold. 
• Mudd hid Booth and Herold in his cellar. 

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How did Booth and Herold find the home of Captain Cox, even after getting lost?

• They paid a local man $7 to take them to his house. 
• They stopped at a gas station and asked for directions. 
• They had a local farmer draw them a map. 

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