Chasing Lincoln's Killer Practice for Test

What is a Confederate sympathizer as it is described in the story?

• A soldier who now lives in Washington D.C.

• People who mourned the loss of soldiers on both sides.

• Northerners who felt bad that the Confederate lost.

• People who continued to be supportive of the Confederate cause even after the surrender.

Based on the prologue, what motivated John Wilkes Booth to say, "That is the last speech he will ever give?"

• Booth had to leave town and would not be able to hear anymore of Lincoln's speeches.

• Booth disagreed with Lincoln's policies and wanted to put an end to his presidency.

• Booth was worried about the health of President Lincoln after the toil the war had taken on him.

• Although Booth liked Lincoln, he knew his policies were unpopular, and he would be voted out of office.

5. What was Thomas Jones' former occupation, as revealed in Chapter 7? (from Chapters 7-10)

• He was a wagon train master.
• He was a tracker for the Calvary during the Indian Wars.
• He was an agent for the Confederate Secret Service.
• He was a minister.

7. According to the Epilogue, why does no one sit in Lincoln's box at Ford Theatre for modern-day performances? (from Chapters 11-14; Epilogue)

• Out of respect for Lincoln.
• Because the box no longer exists.
• Out of fear.
• Because the box is now used as a museum.

16. Why did Dr. Mudd tell the soldiers that he'd had some visitors in Chapter 9? (from Chapters 7-10)

• He was afraid to lie to the soldiers.
• He was hoping the soldiers would capture Booth.
• He was hoping to avoid suspicion.
• He wanted justice for Lincoln's murder.

17. Why did officials want to capture Booth alive, as revealed in Chapter 11? (from Chapters 11-14; Epilogue)

• They hoped he would name others involved in the assassination.
• They believed Lincoln would want him to live.
• They wanted to hang him so the people could watch.
• They believed killing him would be immoral.

23. What was Edman Spangler's role in the assassination, as revealed in Chapter 13? (from Chapters 11-14; Epilogue)

• He helped with all stages of the planning.
• He provided Booth with the gun.
• He arranged for Booth to get into the President's box.
• He only held Booth's horse.

Punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense

• Vengeance

• Menacing

• Coagulated

• Accomplice

Display of intention to harm

• Menacing

• Secessionist

• Revenge

• Vengeance

to gather together or form a mass or group

• Coagulated

• Regiment

• Secessionist