Ford's Theater Incident Analysis

The transcript recounts the events of April 14, 1865, at Ford's Theater, where Ferdinand Lincoln witnessed a performance. During the third act, a gunshot was heard, and Coop was seen jumping onto the stage with a knife. The audience was shocked and began to leave the theater. Outside, there was chaos as people shouted about capturing the assailant. The president was carried into a nearby house, where he died the next morning.

On what date did the event at Ford's Theater take place?

• April 16th, 1865

• April 15th, 1865

• April 14th, 1865

• April 17th, 1865

Where was the narrator seated during the performance?

• In the gallery

• In the box with the president

• In the orchestra

• In the balcony

What unexpected event occurred during the third act of the play?

• A fire broke out

• A gunshot was heard

• The lights went out

• The curtain fell unexpectedly

Who was seen jumping onto the stage after the gunshot?

• The president

• Ferdinand Lincoln

• The narrator

• Coop

What was the reaction of the audience after the incident?

• They applauded

• They laughed

• They were shocked

• They continued watching the play

What happened to the president after the incident?

• He was taken to a hospital

• He was unharmed

• He died the following morning

• He continued watching the play