How Bad Are Lincoln's Grave Robbers?

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    What government agency is involved in this event?

    • CIA
    • Secret Service
    • FBI
    • There is no government agency involved
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Lincoln's Grave Robbers is a crime-thriller that tells the untold story of a group of robbers who try to steal Abraham Lincoln's body. How well do you know of them?

How Bad Are Lincolns Grave Robbers? - Quiz

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  • 2. 
    Who is the author of this book? - ProProfs

    Who is the author of this book?

    • Steve Sheinkin

    • Paul Marcus

    • David Matthews

    • Parker Fawns

    Correct Answer
    A. Steve Sheinkin
    Explanation
    Steve Sheinkin is the author of this book.

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  • 3. 
    Who is the Chief Operative in charge? - ProProfs

    Who is the Chief Operative in charge?

    • Malcolm Young

    • Michael Dooth

    • Phillip March

    • Patrick Tyrell

    Correct Answer
    A. Patrick Tyrell
    Explanation
    Patrick Tyrell is the Chief Operative in charge.

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  • 4. 
    Where was Lincoln's body originally buried? - ProProfs

    Where was Lincoln's body originally buried?

    • Springfield

    • Chicago

    • Naperville

    • Northbrook

    Correct Answer
    A. Springfield
    Explanation
    Lincoln's body was originally buried in Springfield.

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    Who is the main informant against the criminals? - ProProfs

    Who is the main informant against the criminals?

    • Lewis C. Swegles

    • John B. Dash

    • Frank L. Peoples

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Lewis C. Swegles
    Explanation
    Lewis C. Swegles is the main informant against the criminals.

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  • 6. 
    What is the name of the main counterfeiting leader? - ProProfs

    What is the name of the main counterfeiting leader?

    • Ben Lloyd

    • Ben Boyd

    • Ben Little

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Ben Boyd
    Explanation
    The main counterfeiting leader's name is Ben Boyd.

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  • 7. 
    How much was the ransom for Lincoln's body? - ProProfs

    How much was the ransom for Lincoln's body?

    • $100,000

    • $150,000

    • $200,000

    • $250,000

    Correct Answer
    A. $200,000
    Explanation
    The ransom for Lincoln's body was $200,000.

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  • 8. 
    Where did the criminals want to stash Lincoln's body? - ProProfs

    Where did the criminals want to stash Lincoln's body?

    • Lake Erie

    • Hudson River

    • Appalachia Mountains

    • Lake Michigan

    Correct Answer
    A. Lake Michigan
    Explanation
    The criminals wanted to stash Lincoln's body in Lake Michigan. This suggests that they intended to dispose of the body by submerging it in the lake, possibly to make it difficult to find or recover. Lake Michigan, being one of the Great Lakes, is a large body of water that could potentially provide a suitable hiding place for a body.

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  • 9. 
    What year is the setting for "Lincoln's Grave Robbers"? - ProProfs

    What year is the setting for "Lincoln's Grave Robbers"?

    • 1876

    • 1877

    • 1875

    • 1878

    Correct Answer
    A. 1875
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1875. This is the year in which the setting of the book "Lincoln's Grave Robbers" takes place.

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  • 10. 
    What led to the criminals being caught? - ProProfs

    What led to the criminals being caught?

    • They had a mole in their group

    • Their sloppiness

    • One of them turned on the other

    • They were too scared to follow through

    Correct Answer
    A. Their sloppiness
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Their sloppiness." This suggests that the reason the criminals were caught is because of their lack of attention to detail or carelessness in their actions. This could include leaving behind evidence, making mistakes that drew attention to themselves, or not taking proper precautions to avoid detection by law enforcement.

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