Chasing Lincoln's Killer

"...Boston Corbett, volunteered for a suicide mission: He would slip into the barn alone and fight Booth one-on-one. Three times Corbett volunteered, each time Doherty ordered Corbett back to his position.” Why was Boston Corbett's request to enter the barn refused?

• Doherty wanted to keep all of his men out of harm’s way.

• Doherty wanted the fame and fortune of Booth’s death for himself.

• a. Doherty thought Harold was in the barn and did not want Corbett to be outnumbered.

• Doherty wanted Booth alive in order for him to stand a public trial.

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Which statement best represents the climax of the novel?

• Kidnapping plot

• Assassination planning

• Manhunt of Booth

• Capture of Booth

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Why did Booth have such an intimate knowledge of Ford's Theater?

• He owned part of the theater

• He sold peanuts there

• He performed there many times

• He helped build the theater

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Is this book fiction or non-fiction?

• Fiction

• Non-Fiction

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What specific weapon did Booth use to kill Abraham Lincoln?

• Bowie Knife

• Six-Shooter

• Deringer Pistol

• Spencer Carbine

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The manhunt for Lincoln's assassin was _______ days long.

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What did Booth hurt when he jumped from the box where he shot Lincoln?

• Tore a tendon

• Fractured his foot

• Strained a muscle

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How much was the reward for Lincoln's capture?

• $10,000

• $100,000

• $50,000

• $25,000

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Which character were you the most connected to and why?

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How was the book?

• Boring

• Entertaining

• Decent

• Horrible

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