Chasing Lincoln's Killer Ch. 1

When was Abraham Lincoln's presidential inauguration?

• July 4th, 1865

• March 4th, 1865

• April 9th, 1865

• April 14th, 1865

Why was Booth angered by Abraham Lincoln?

• Because Lincoln lost the civil war

• Because Lincoln was not a good actor

• Because Lincoln had nearly won the civil war

• Because Lincoln ignored him

Where was Booth four days after missing a chance to assassinate Lincoln?

• In a Saloon in New York City

• In Washington

• At Ford's Theater

• At his home

When did Booth return to Washington?

• April 14th

• March 4th, 1865

• April 8th

• April 9th

Who surrendered to Union General Grant at Appomattox?

• George Atzerodt

• Abraham Lincoln

• General Robert E. Lee

• John Wilkes Booth

What did Booth plan to use for the assassination?

• A cannon

• A 44 caliber single shot muzzle-loading pistol

• A letter

• A knife

What was the name of the play Lincoln was attending when Booth planned to assassinate him?

• Our American Cousin

• The Great Gatsby

• Hamlet

• Macbeth

How many hours did Booth have to plan the assassination after picking up the letter?

• Eight hours

• Two hours

• Twelve hours

• Four hours

Who was part of Booth's group?

• Lewis Powell

• Benjamin Franklin

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Thomas Jefferson

What else did Booth get in case the pistol failed?

• A Rio Grande Camp Knife

• A bow and arrow

• Poison

• A second pistol