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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters IX-XI.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Where in John Wilkes Booth's room at the National Hotel did investigators find a letter outlining the plot against the government?
(a) In the flue of the fireplace.
(b) In his trunk.
(c) Under his mattress.
(d) In his dresser drawer.
2. Who became President of the United States upon Abraham Lincoln's death?
(a) William Seward.
(b) Andrew Johnson.
(c) George Atzerodt.
(d) Salmon Chase.
3. How long did John Wilkes Booth have between finding out about Lincoln's plans to attend the play and his assassination of the President?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 10 hours.
(c) 1 week.
(d) 8 hours.
4. What was the subject of Lincoln's dream the night before the assassination, as recorded by Secretary Welles in his diary?
(a) Water.
(b) Fire.
(c) Earth.
(d) Air.
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 San Francisco where he could seek his fortune as a gold miner.
(b) Moving to New York City where he could return to his medical practice.
(c) Moving to Chicago where he could return to his law practice.
(d) Moving to Baltimore where he could return to his woodworking practice.
Short Answer Questions
1. When Lewis Powell rang the bell at William Seward's house, what lie did he tell in order to gain entry?
2. What was John Wilkes Booth wearing when he went into hiding in the pine forest?
3. Who sent a telegram to Major General Dix, sending the news that Abraham Lincoln had died?
4. How was Abraham Lincoln's body transported to Springfield after his funeral?
5. Though it would have been easy for John Wilkes Booth to gain an audience with President Lincoln within the Executive Mansion due to Booth's acting fame, why did he not take that action?
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