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WorksheetsChasing Lincoln's Killer Review
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 22mins
having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.
edgy
vain
humble
faltering
dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.
eloquent
edgy
somber
vain
suggesting the presence of danger; threatening.
treachery
eloquent
eluded
menacing
the owner of a business, or a holder of property.
hospitality
proprietor
menacing
eluded
the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.
humble
eloquent
inarticulate
hospitality
the process of becoming progressively worse.
persistent
deterioration
faltering
menacing
betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
treachery
eluded
edgy
vain
avoid compliance with or subjection to a law, demand, or penalty.
treachery
proprietor
eluded
persistent
fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something
inarticulate
edgy
humble
eloquent
tense, nervous, or irritable.
faltering
edgy
vain
somber
having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.
somber
vain
eluded
humble
continuing firmly in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition
persistent
faltering
treachery
menacing
speak in a hesitant or unsteady voice; move unsteadily or in a way that shows lack of confidence; to lose strength or momentum
edgy
faltering
persistent
inarticulate
unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly; not clearly expressed or pronounced.
somber
humble
faltering
inarticulate
What is the overall THEME of Chasing Lincoln's Killer?
Do what it take to support your beliefs.
Your crimes will catch up with you.
Respect other's differences.
If in doubt, tell the truth.
How was Stanton able to quickly organize the manhunt?
The crime scene was centrally located in Washington, DC.
The news of the assassination spread quickly across the North and South.
Americans were disturbed by the assassination that they began their own manhunt.
Which sentence captures the CENTRAL IDEA of the novel?
“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.”
“John Wilkes Booth did not get what he wanted. Yes, he did kill Abraham Lincoln, but in every other way, Booth was a failure.”
“Overcome with emotion, Booth shouted out, “I’m safe in glorious old Virginia, thank God!”
Which quote from the novel portrays America's view of Booth after the assassination?
“Useless.” “Useless.”
“You..coward!...Go! Go!”
“Could he mean the heroes who assassinated President Lincoln?
“Hang Him!” “Shoot him!” “Cut his heart out!”
What point of view is Chasing Lincoln’s Killer told from?
First person
Second person
Third person
Third person, limited
The surrender of Powell and other key suspects intensified the manhunt for Booth--This is an example of conflict propelling/pushing the plot.
True
False
Why do authors use figurative language when writing?
To add historical details and facts to his writing.
To allow the reader to be able to imagine the scene and feel the emotions of the characters.
To add historical details and facts to his writing.
Booth wanted to be captured and given a fair trial.
True
False
"...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?
Doherty wanted to keep all of his men out of harm’s way.
Doherty wanted the fame and fortune of Booth’s death for himself.
a. Doherty thought Harold was in the barn and did not want Corbett to be outnumbered.
Doherty wanted Booth alive in order for him to stand a public trial.
Which statement best represents the climax of the novel?
Kidnapping plot
Assassination planning
Manhunt of Booth
Capture of Booth
