Ford's Theater and Lincoln's Assassination Quiz

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

Who was originally supposed to accompany Lincoln to the theater?

• Major Wthbone

• Clara Harris

• Mary Todd Lincoln

• General Grant

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

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

What did Booth shout after assassinating Lincoln?

• Sic semper tyrannis!

• Death to tyrants!

• Long live the Confederacy!

• Freedom for all!

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

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

How long did President Lincoln survive after being shot?

• About 3 hours

• He died instantly

• About 9 hours

• About 24 hours

What was the impact of Lincoln's assassination on the South, according to one of the remaining army commanders?

• It was a victory for the South

• It was a minor setback

• It was the worst possible calamity

• It had no impact

What is the significance of Ford's Theater today?

• It is a historical site with no public access

• It is a theater for modern plays only

• It is a museum dedicated to the Civil War

• It is a memorial to Lincoln and a place to remember his legacy