Chasing Lincoln's Killer Chapters 1-4

What were two strong beliefs Abraham Lincoln held?

• Slavery was morally wrong

• Women had a right to vote

• The North and South should remain united

• Acting was for the weak

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What was Booth and his henchmen hoping to accomplish by killing the Union governments’ top leaders?

• Lead to new nominations for Presidency

• Incite confederacy to continue war

• Earn nominations for best actor

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What two preparations did Booth need to make?

• pratical

• social

• mental

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What song did the musicians play when Lincoln entered his theater box?

• "Camptown Races"

• "Semper Fidelis"

• "Hail to the Chief"

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What surprised Booth as he approached the door to the vestibule of the theater box?

• Lincoln was missing

• It was unguarded

• It was locked

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What did Booth shout just after shooting President Lincoln?

• Semper fortis!

• Sic semper tyrannis!

• Sic semper psycho!

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What happened to Sec. Seward the week before?

• He was diagnosed with tuberculosis

• He was in a carriage accident

• He got married

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What mistake did Powell make to jeopordize the mission?

• He hit Fredrick over the head with his gun.

• He shot the wrong person

• He forgot to bring extra ammunition

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who was the lone audience member that chased Booth?

• Joseph Stalin

• Joseph Seward

• Joseph Stewart

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What obstacle does Booth face when he tries to leave Washington?

• His horse gets tired

• He runs into guards

• Someone recognizes him

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9