WorksheetsChasing LIicoln's kIller
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What two weapons did Booth take into the Ford theater?
knife and rifle
knive and fork
knive and derringer
How did the nation hear about Lincoln's death?
A phone call to Washington, DC
Stanton delivered "Wanted Posters" to all states
Telegraph
Mary Surratt was ...
a friend of the Lincoln's
at Ford' theater to see the play
helped Booth and his helpers get weapons.
When Booth started planning the assassination he...
took a shower
had a drink at the local bar
went to see Mary Surratt
The weapon that killed the President was...
a one shot Derringer pistol
a sharp knife
a fist punch to the head.
How did Booth get across the state without anyone seeing him?
he wore a mask
he went under the state and out the other side
he hid in the closet
Which was another type of failed attempt to kill Lincoln?
poisoned fruit
lynching
car accident
Why was Secretary of State Seward confined to his bed?
he had scarlet fever
he was in a carriage accident
he had been shot
Why did Booth wait until just the right time to shoot Lincoln?
he wanted the audience to see his act in the play
he didn't want to upset Mrs. Lincoln
he waited for a lot of noise from the audience so that the sound of the gun would be masked.
Cobb, the guard at the Navy Yard Bridge was...
eating and drinking when Booth arrived
ordered not to let anyone pass after dark
one of the men who helped Booth murder the President.
As Booth and Herold were leaving leaving the Surratt home, Booth...
bragged about killing Lincoln
ate supper
shot everyone in his way
What item did Stanton send to Mary Jane Welds?
a photograph
a lock of Lincoln's hair
a knife
While on the run, Booth was concerned about his appearance?
Booth had an important date with his lady friend
Booth had to meet with Mrs. Lincoln
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.
Why was Easter Sunday 1865 known as "Black Easter"?
because Booth had been captured
Mary Surratt did not like Easter
The people were in mourning over the death of their president.
