Events at Ford's Theater

The transcript recounts an event on April 14, 1865, at Ford's Theater, where Ferdinand Lincoln witnessed a dramatic incident. During a performance, a gunshot was heard, and a man named Coop was seen jumping onto the stage with a knife before escaping. The audience was shocked and began to leave the theater. Outside, there was chaos and shouting. The president, who was injured, was carried into a nearby house where he died the next morning.

What significant event took place on April 14th, 1865, at Ford's Theater?

• A new play premiered

• Ferdinand Lincoln attended a performance

• The theater was inaugurated

• A famous actor performed

Where was the narrator seated during the performance?

• In a private box

• In the front row

• In the orchestra near the president's box

• In the balcony

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

• The lead actor fainted

• A revolver was fired

• A fire broke out

• The curtain fell unexpectedly

Who was seen climbing over the rail in front of the president's box?

• A stagehand

• The lead actor

• A member of the audience

• Coop

What was the reaction of the audience after the incident?

• They applauded

• They were shocked and stood up

• They continued watching the play

• They laughed

What happened to the president after the incident?

• He was unharmed

• He was taken to a hospital

• He left the theater immediately

• He died the following morning