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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VI-VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who accompanied Reverend Gurley when it was time to tell Mary Todd Lincoln that her husband Abraham Lincoln had died?
(a) Robert Lincoln.
(b) Laura Keene.
(c) Dr. Samuel Mudd.
(d) Tad Lincoln.

2. What set of items did Dr. Samuel Mudd make for John Wilkes Booth before he sent him away from the Mudd Farm?
(a) A pair of spurs.
(b) A pair of crutches.
(c) A pair of six-shooters.
(d) A pair of suspenders.

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 wanted an autograph from William Seward.
(c) That he had a telegram addressed to William Seward.
(d) That he was delivering the Sewards' grocery order.

4. What distinctive marking did John Wilkes Booth's horse have on her body?
(a) A white circle on her nose.
(b) A white star on her forehead.
(c) A white diamond on her flank.
(d) A black star on her forehead.

5. On the afternoon on the day of Lincoln's assassination, what plans did Abraham Lincoln reveal to Mary Todd Lincoln about their future after his second term as president was complete?
(a) Moving to New York City where he could return to his medical practice.
(b) Moving to Chicago where he could return to his law practice.
(c) Moving to San Francisco where he could seek his fortune as a gold miner.
(d) Moving to Baltimore where he could return to his woodworking practice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the photographer who had both photographed Abraham Lincoln many times during Lincoln's life and was responsible for photographing the crime scene after Lincoln's assassination?

2. What weapon did John Wilkes Booth ultimately use to kill Abraham Lincoln?

3. What two reasons does James L. Swanson cite for an autopsy having been performed on Abraham Lincoln, though it was clear what had caused his death?

4. What time of day did Thomas Jones think would be the best time for John Wilkes Booth and David Herold to cross the river and escape into the next state?

5. For what crime had Thomas Jones been jailed for months prior to getting out in April of 1865?

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