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Chasing LIicoln's kIller

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What two weapons did Booth take into the Ford theater?

a)

knife and rifle

b)

knive and fork

c)

knive and derringer

2.

How did the nation hear about Lincoln's death?

a)

A phone call to Washington, DC

b)

Stanton delivered "Wanted Posters" to all states

c)

Telegraph

3.

Mary Surratt was ...

a)

a friend of the Lincoln's

b)

at Ford' theater to see the play

c)

helped Booth and his helpers get weapons.

4.

When Booth started planning the assassination he...

a)

took a shower

b)

had a drink at the local bar

c)

went to see Mary Surratt

5.

The weapon that killed the President was...

a)

a one shot Derringer pistol

b)

a sharp knife

c)

a fist punch to the head.

6.

How did Booth get across the state without anyone seeing him?

a)

he wore a mask

b)

he went under the state and out the other side

c)

he hid in the closet

7.

Which was another type of failed attempt to kill Lincoln?

a)

poisoned fruit

b)

lynching

c)

car accident

8.

Why was Secretary of State Seward confined to his bed?

a)

he had scarlet fever

b)

he was in a carriage accident

c)

he had been shot

9.

Why did Booth wait until just the right time to shoot Lincoln?

a)

he wanted the audience to see his act in the play

b)

he didn't want to upset Mrs. Lincoln

c)

he waited for a lot of noise from the audience so that the sound of the gun would be masked.

10.

Cobb, the guard at the Navy Yard Bridge was...

a)

eating and drinking when Booth arrived

b)

ordered not to let anyone pass after dark

c)

one of the men who helped Booth murder the President.

11.

As Booth and Herold were leaving leaving the Surratt home, Booth...

a)

bragged about killing Lincoln

b)

ate supper

c)

shot everyone in his way

12.

What item did Stanton send to Mary Jane Welds?

a)

a photograph

b)

a lock of Lincoln's hair

c)

a knife

13.

While on the run, Booth was concerned about his appearance?

a)

Booth had an important date with his lady friend

b)

Booth had to meet with Mrs. Lincoln

c)

He was not used to being in dirty clothing, because he was always dressed well. Now on the run, he only had the clothes on his back.

14.

Why was Easter Sunday 1865 known as "Black Easter"?

a)

because Booth had been captured

b)

Mary Surratt did not like Easter

c)

The people were in mourning over the death of their president.