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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XII-XIV & Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where were Mary Surratt's tavern and boardinghouse located at which John Wilkes Booth had hidden weapons and supplies to be retrieved after his murder of Abraham Lincoln?
(a) Maryland.
(b) Delaware.
(c) On the Potomac River.
(d) Washington, D.C.

2. What had John Wilkes Booth hidden along the carpet earlier in the day that he then used to barricade the door to the Presidential box behind him?
(a) A nightstick.
(b) A conductor's baton.
(c) A broom.
(d) A music stand.

3. When Lewis Powell rang the bell at William Seward's house, what lie did he tell in order to gain entry?
(a) That he was a messenger delivering medicine to William Seward.
(b) That he had a telegram addressed to William Seward.
(c) That he wanted an autograph from William Seward.
(d) That he was delivering the Sewards' grocery order.

4. How was Abraham Lincoln's body transported to Springfield after his funeral?
(a) By train.
(b) By boat.
(c) By hot air balloon.
(d) By horse-drawn carriage.

5. Who was the only actor on stage when Booth made his leap from the balcony?
(a) Charles Leale.
(b) Fanny Seward.
(c) Harry Hawk.
(d) Clara Harris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who became President of the United States upon Abraham Lincoln's death?

2. Who was the only audience member at Ford's Theater the night of the assassination to chase after John Wilkes Booth after the shooting?

3. How long after John Wilkes Booth's death were the death warrants delivered for those who had been found guilty?

4. After Thomas Jones had been released from jail in April of 1865, for what purpose did he visit Richmond, Virginia?

5. Worried that Lewis Powell or other assassins might return to the house, what action did Fanny Seward take throughout the night after the attack?

(see the answer key)

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