Chasing Lincoln's Killer Book Quiz! Trivia

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    Who went with the Lincoln's to the performance?

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Have you ever read the book Chasing Lincoln’s Killer? It is the story of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln in April 1865. The book explains it was at this time that the United States was in turmoil because some believed in the side of the left and those who believed in the right side. This stately quiz will answer your questions about the assassination of Lincoln.

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  • 2. 

    Booth was for the Union.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "Booth was for the Union" is false. Booth refers to John Wilkes Booth, who was an American actor and Confederate sympathizer. He is famously known for assassinating President Abraham Lincoln, who was the leader of the Union during the American Civil War. Therefore, Booth was not for the Union, but rather against it.

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  • 3. 

    The president was shot behind the ear.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that the president was indeed shot behind the ear. This implies that there was an incident where someone targeted the president and shot him from that specific location. The answer "True" indicates that the statement is accurate and the president was shot behind the ear.

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  • 4. 

    Lincoln sat in the far left of the box.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement states that Lincoln sat in the far left of the box. The word "True" indicates that the statement is correct. Therefore, it can be inferred that Lincoln indeed sat in the far left of the box.

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  • 5. 

    Seward didn't die.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement "Seward didn't die" is true. This means that Seward is still alive and has not passed away.

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  • 6. 

    Who tried to killed Seward?

    • Powell

    • Atzerodt

    • Arnold

    • Herold

    Correct Answer
    A. Powell
    Explanation
    Powell is the correct answer because he was one of the individuals involved in the assassination plot against Secretary of State William H. Seward. Powell, along with John Wilkes Booth, was assigned the task of assassinating Seward as part of a coordinated effort to eliminate key members of the government. Powell entered Seward's home and attacked him with a knife, but Seward survived the attack.

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  • 7. 

    Booth used a .44 caliber.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement states that Booth used a .44 caliber, and the correct answer is true. This means that Booth indeed used a firearm with a .44 caliber.

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  • 8. 

    Lincoln's 11 year old son died in 1862.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    In 1862, Abraham Lincoln's 11-year-old son did indeed pass away. This tragic event occurred during Lincoln's presidency and was a significant personal loss for him and his family.

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  • 9. 

    Which actor was Booth waiting to come on stage to be able to kill Lincoln?

    • Harry Hawk

    • Harry Styles

    • Liam Payne

    • Louis Tomlinson

    Correct Answer
    A. Harry Hawk
    Explanation
    Booth was waiting for Harry Hawk to come on stage in order to carry out his plan to assassinate Lincoln.

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  • 10. 

    What did Booth do before he murdered the president?

    • Watched the show

    • Drank at the bar

    • Kille Lincoln's wife

    • Ate

    Correct Answer
    A. Drank at the bar
    Explanation
    Booth's actions before he murdered the president were mentioned in the given options. Out of these options, "Drank at the bar" is the most plausible explanation. It suggests that Booth consumed alcohol at a bar prior to committing the crime. This explanation aligns with historical accounts that describe Booth's activities leading up to the assassination of President Lincoln.

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  • 11. 

    Lincoln got to the theater on time.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "Lincoln got to the theater on time" is false. This means that Lincoln did not arrive at the theater on time.

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  • 12. 

    What was Booth's backup weapon?

    • Ballistic knife

    • Rio Grande Knife

    • Tactical bomb

    • C4

    Correct Answer
    A. Rio Grande Knife
    Explanation
    Booth's backup weapon was the Rio Grande Knife.

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  • 13. 

    Robinson was stabbed in the shoulder twice.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement states that Robinson was stabbed in the shoulder twice. Since the statement is a simple factual statement, it can either be true or false. Without any further information or context, it is not possible to determine the veracity of the statement. Therefore, the answer could be either true or false depending on the additional information that is not provided.

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  • 14. 

    Who was in the room with Seward besides his daughter?

    • Seargent Robinson

    • Seargent Williams

    • Seargent Hones

    • General Stanley

    Correct Answer
    A. Seargent Robinson
    Explanation
    Seward was in the room with his daughter and Sergeant Robinson.

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  • 15. 

    Who picked up Lincoln's pages off the floor when he dropped them and shone a light on him during his speech?

    • Lincoln's son, Tad

    • John Wilkes Booth

    • General Grant

    • Elizabeth Keckley

    Correct Answer
    A. Lincoln's son, Tad
    Explanation
    During Lincoln's speech, when he dropped his pages on the floor, it was Lincoln's son, Tad, who picked them up and shone a light on him. This action by Tad shows his support and care for his father during an important moment, highlighting the close relationship between them.

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  • 16. 

    Lincoln's wife is the one that wanted to go to the theater.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because it is not historically accurate. Abraham Lincoln's wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, did enjoy attending the theater and was known for her love of the arts. However, it was Abraham Lincoln himself who expressed a desire to attend the theater on the night of his assassination at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.

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  • 17. 

    How did Booth find out the president was going to be at Ford's theater?

    • Heard from another actor

    • Saw it on a bulletin board

    • Read a letter

    • Asked the president

    Correct Answer
    A. Read a letter
    Explanation
    Booth found out that the president was going to be at Ford's theater by reading a letter.

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  • 18. 

    Atzerodt didn't take part in anything.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Atzerodt not taking part in anything means that he did not participate in any activities or events. This implies that he was not involved in any actions or plans, supporting the statement that the answer is true.

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  • 19. 

    How many times did Powell stab Seward?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
    Explanation
    Powell stabbed Seward three times.

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  • 20. 

    On April 9th, when Booth found out the Confederacy had surrendered, what did Booth do all night?

    • Drink at the bar

    • Sleep and cry

    • Wander the streets

    • Shoot someone

    Correct Answer
    A. Wander the streets
    Explanation
    After learning about the Confederacy's surrender on April 9th, Booth spent the entire night wandering the streets. This suggests that he was restless and possibly in a state of confusion or distress. It is likely that the news of the surrender had a significant impact on him, leading him to aimlessly roam the streets as he processed his emotions and tried to make sense of the situation.

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