Lincoln's Grave Robbers Book Quiz! Trivia

Tyrrell arrested Benjamin Boyd for creating plates to produce counterfeit money.

If the grave robbers were unable to lift the casket, their next course of action would be to put the body in a bag. This suggests that they were determined to steal the body and were prepared with an alternative method to transport it.

Tyrrell used Swegles as a roper to find out Mullen and Hughes's plan.

Tyrrell used the false name Demorest to register into a Springfield hotel. This implies that the statement is true, as it states that Tyrrell indeed used a false name to register at the hotel.

The statement suggests that Hughes used a technique called "boodle game" to shove "coney money". Since the statement does not provide any context or further information about what the "boodle game" or "coney money" is, we can only assume that this is a true statement based on the information given. Without additional information, we cannot determine the accuracy or validity of the statement.

The correct answer is to protect Abraham Lincoln's body. The Guard of Honor was responsible for ensuring the safety and security of Lincoln's body after his assassination. They were tasked with guarding the funeral train and the burial site to prevent any harm or desecration to the President's remains. Their role was crucial in preserving the dignity and respect for Lincoln during his final journey and burial.

The correct answer is Election day. The question is asking about the specific day when they planned on stealing the body. Out of the given options, Election day is the only day mentioned that could be relevant to the context of planning a theft. The other options, Saturday, 4th of July, and Thanksgiving, do not provide any indication of a plan to steal a body. Therefore, Election day is the most plausible answer.

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Terrance Mullen and Jack Hughes were involved in the robbery. The other two individuals listed, Benjamin Boyd and Allie Boyd, were not mentioned as being involved in the crime.

Hughes and Mullen were sentenced to serve a one-year prison term.

The admission fee to get into the tomb was 25 cents.

The statement is false because it states that the bail for Hughes and Mullen was $20,000 each. However, it does not specify whether the bail amount is true or false. Therefore, it cannot be determined whether the answer is true or false based on the given information.

The statement suggests that Swegles had to go to Canada after the robbery. This implies that there was a reason or requirement for Swegles to travel to Canada following the robbery. Without further context, it is unclear why Swegles had to go to Canada, but based on the given information, the answer "True" indicates that Swegles indeed had to go to Canada after the robbery.

Lincoln had to be reburied 17 times.

The question is asking for tools that were used to break into Lincoln's coffin. Out of the given options, a lantern and a hammer are the tools that could potentially be used for this purpose. A lantern could be used to provide light while attempting to break into the coffin, and a hammer could be used to forcefully open or break the coffin. Therefore, the correct answer is Lantern, Hammer.