Chasing Lincoln's Killer-Chapter 1

What was the name of the play being performed at Ford Theater that night?

• Our American Love

• Our American Cousin

• Our American

• Our American Brother

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What does the type of gun Booth intends to use say about him?

• He is a thrill-seeker and this is personal

• He doesn't intend to miss

• He is a sharp shooter

• He is cheap

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Who attends the play with President Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln?

• General Lee and his wife

• Elizabeth Keckley

• Major Rathbone and Clara Harris

• Major Lee and Clara Harris

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Which word below describes John Wilkes Booth's mood when he knew the President would be at the theater?

• Excited

• Sad

• Satisfied

• Worried

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Which sentence below supports that being the President is a hard job?

• "..the President spent less and less time with mary."

• "They both took the loss hard."

• "It would be difficult to escape the White House."

• "Booth would turn is anger and violent talk into action."

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Which one of Booth's conspirators was an experienced outdoorsmen?

• Lewis Powell

• David Herald

• George Atzerodt

• Samuel Arnold

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How did Booth make his co-conspirators participate even if they didn't want to?

• He threatened to kill them

• He bought them food and clothes

• He sent a letter to the newspaper indicating them in the murder

• He asked them nicely

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How did Lincoln feel on April 14th?

• Elated

• Bored

• Worried

• Vengeful

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What gun was Booth planning on using?

• .22 six shooter Derringer

• .44 Spencer Carbine

• One shot Derringer

• .45 Magnum

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CCSS.RL.8.9

What year did the Civil War end?

• 1865

• 1825

• 1795

• 1905

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CCSS.RL.8.9