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Chasing Lincoln's Killer Review

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.

a)

edgy

b)

vain

c)

humble

d)

faltering

2.

dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.

a)

eloquent

b)

edgy

c)

somber

d)

vain

3.

suggesting the presence of danger; threatening.

a)

treachery

b)

eloquent

c)

eluded

d)

menacing

4.

the owner of a business, or a holder of property.

a)

hospitality

b)

proprietor

c)

menacing

d)

eluded

5.

the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.

a)

humble

b)

eloquent

c)

inarticulate

d)

hospitality

6.

the process of becoming progressively worse.

a)

persistent

b)

deterioration

c)

faltering

d)

menacing

7.

betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.

a)

treachery

b)

eluded

c)

edgy

d)

vain

8.

avoid compliance with or subjection to a law, demand, or penalty.

a)

treachery

b)

proprietor

c)

eluded

d)

persistent

9.

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something

a)

inarticulate

b)

edgy

c)

humble

d)

eloquent

10.

tense, nervous, or irritable.

a)

faltering

b)

edgy

c)

vain

d)

somber

11.

having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.

a)

somber

b)

vain

c)

eluded

d)

humble

12.

continuing firmly in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition

a)

persistent

b)

faltering

c)

treachery

d)

menacing

13.

speak in a hesitant or unsteady voice; move unsteadily or in a way that shows lack of confidence; to lose strength or momentum

a)

edgy

b)

faltering

c)

persistent

d)

inarticulate

14.

unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly; not clearly expressed or pronounced.

a)

somber

b)

humble

c)

faltering

d)

inarticulate

15.

What is the overall THEME of Chasing Lincoln's Killer?

a)

Do what it take to support your beliefs.

b)

Your crimes will catch up with you.

c)

Respect other's differences.

d)

If in doubt, tell the truth.

16.

How was Stanton able to quickly organize the manhunt?

a)

The crime scene was centrally located in Washington, DC.

b)

The news of the assassination spread quickly across the North and South.

c)

Americans were disturbed by the assassination that they began their own manhunt.

17.

Which sentence captures the CENTRAL IDEA of the novel?

a)

“News of Booth’s death traveled across the nation by telegraph, and newspapers rushed to print stories filled with details of the manhunt’s climax at Garrett’s farm.”

b)

“John Wilkes Booth did not get what he wanted. Yes, he did kill Abraham Lincoln, but in every other way, Booth was a failure.”

c)

“Overcome with emotion, Booth shouted out, “I’m safe in glorious old Virginia, thank God!”

18.

Which quote from the novel portrays America's view of Booth after the assassination?

a)

“Useless.” “Useless.”

b)

“You..coward!...Go! Go!”

c)

“Could he mean the heroes who assassinated President Lincoln?

d)

“Hang Him!” “Shoot him!” “Cut his heart out!”

19.

What point of view is Chasing Lincoln’s Killer told from?

a)

First person

b)

Second person

c)

Third person

d)

Third person, limited

20.

The surrender of Powell and other key suspects intensified the manhunt for Booth--This is an example of conflict propelling/pushing the plot.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Why do authors use figurative language when writing?

a)

To add historical details and facts to his writing.

b)

To allow the reader to be able to imagine the scene and feel the emotions of the characters.

c)

To add historical details and facts to his writing.

22.

Booth wanted to be captured and given a fair trial.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

"...Boston Corbett, volunteered for a suicide mission: He would slip into the barn alone and fight Booth one-on-one. Three times Corbett volunteered, each time Doherty ordered Corbett back to his position.” Why was Boston Corbett's request to enter the barn refused?

a)

Doherty wanted to keep all of his men out of harm’s way.

b)

Doherty wanted the fame and fortune of Booth’s death for himself.

c)

a. Doherty thought Harold was in the barn and did not want Corbett to be outnumbered.

d)

Doherty wanted Booth alive in order for him to stand a public trial.

24.

Which statement best represents the climax of the novel?

a)

Kidnapping plot

b)

Assassination planning

c)

Manhunt of Booth

d)

Capture of Booth