

Ford's Theater and Lincoln's Assassination Quiz
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History
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9th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason for President Lincoln's visit to Ford's Theater on April 14th, 1865?
To meet with General Grant
To watch a play as part of the celebrations after Robert E. Lee's surrender
To attend a political meeting
To celebrate his birthday
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was originally supposed to accompany Lincoln to the theater?
Major Wthbone
Clara Harris
Mary Todd Lincoln
General Grant
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the name of the play being performed when Lincoln was assassinated?
Our American Cousin
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
The Merchant of Venice
A Midsummer Night's Dream
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did John Wilkes Booth gain access to Lincoln's box at the theater?
He disguised himself as a soldier
He was a well-known actor and had free access
He used a secret passage
He bribed a guard
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Booth shout after assassinating Lincoln?
Sic semper tyrannis!
Death to tyrants!
Long live the Confederacy!
Freedom for all!
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Major Wthbone's reaction to Booth's attack?
He tried to stop Booth and was injured
He ran for help
He did nothing
He fainted
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where was President Lincoln taken after he was shot?
Back to the White House
To a nearby hospital
To the Peterson boarding house
To a military base
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