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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters IX-XI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to food, what other items did Thomas Jones bring to John Wilkes Booth and David Herold in their forest hiding place, much to John Wilkes Booth's delight?
(a) Newspapers.
(b) Lemonade.
(c) Beer.
(d) Coffee.

2. What did Lewis Powell carry with him to William Sewards' door in order to make his lie more believable?
(a) A telegram.
(b) A small package wrapped in paper and tied with string.
(c) A bag of groceries.
(d) An autograph book and a pen.

3. Who was the only audience member at Ford's Theater the night of the assassination to chase after John Wilkes Booth after the shooting?
(a) Laura Keene.
(b) Joseph Stewart.
(c) Mary Todd Lincoln.
(d) Major Rathbone.

4. What rule was in place about the bridge that John Wilkes Booth intended to cross on his escape into Maryland?
(a) Any crossing the bridge had to dismount his horse and walk his horse over the bridge.
(b) Anyone crossing the bridge had to pay a toll.
(c) No one was allowed to take a horse over the bridge.
(d) No one was allowed to cross the bridge after dark.

5. What happened to the Ford Theater as a result of its purported association with the assassination of Abraham Lincoln?
(a) It was shuttered forever and never showed another play.
(b) It was confiscated from the Ford family.
(c) It was blown up with dynamite.
(d) It was burned down.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lie did Dr. Samuel Mudd tell the soldiers in an attempt to lead them on a wild goose chase and throw them off the trail of John Wilkes Booth?

2. Where was Abraham Lincoln taken after he was moved from Ford's Theater?

3. What was the cause of William Seward's injuries that caused him to be healing in bed when the assassination attempt on his life was made?

4. After John Wilkes Booth crossed the bridge, he turned to look for his co-conspirators. Whom did he see?

5. Who sent a telegram to Major General Dix, sending the news that Abraham Lincoln had died?

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