Ultimate Chasing Lincolns Killer Quiz #3

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    What river did Booth and Herold need to cross to be able to get to Virginia?

    • Hudson river
    • Mississippi river
    • Potamatic river
    • Ohio river
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This quiz, titled 'Ultimate Chasing Lincolns Killer Quiz #3', assesses knowledge on the escape and aftermath of John Wilkes Booth following President Lincoln's assassination. It covers key events and figures involved, testing understanding of historical facts and implications.

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  • 2. 

    What did Herold ask Mudd to make for Booth?

    • Breakfeast

    • Saddle

    • Crutches

    • Wagon

    Correct Answer
    A. Crutches
    Explanation
    Herold asked Mudd to make crutches for Booth. This suggests that Booth was injured or unable to walk properly, and needed crutches for support. Crutches are commonly used to aid in walking when a person has a leg injury or disability.

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  • 3. 

    Where did John wikes Booth and David Herold runaway to?

    • Dr.Mudd's house

    • Jone's farm

    • Dr.stuart's house

    • Mrs. Quesenberry's house

    Correct Answer
    A. Dr.Mudd's house
    Explanation
    John Wilkes Booth and David Herold ran away to Dr. Mudd's house.

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  • 4. 

    Why was Booth mad at Dr.Stuart when they arrived at his house?

    • Stuart ordered him to leave his house.

    • He had turned Booth and Herold in.

    • He was treated with disrespect.

    • He wasn't there when they arrived at his house.

    Correct Answer
    A. Stuart ordered him to leave his house.
    Explanation
    Booth was mad at Dr. Stuart when they arrived at his house because Stuart had ordered him to leave. This implies that Booth was not welcome in Stuart's house and was asked to leave, which would naturally cause anger and resentment towards Stuart.

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  • 5. 

    How much did Booth pay Charlie Lucas for renting a wagon and horses?

    • Fifty dollars

    • Forty-three dollars

    • Twenty dollars

    • Hundred dolars

    Correct Answer
    A. Twenty dollars
    Explanation
    Booth paid Charlie Lucas twenty dollars for renting a wagon and horses.

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  • 6. 

    What was George Mudd mostly afraid of, after Booth told him the truth about what had happend?

    • Getting hung by the people from union soliders.

    • Getting caught of giving hospitality to Booth.

    • Was never afraid because he was a confederate and was happy for what booth did

    • Getting threatend by Booth,to be killed if he said something.

    Correct Answer
    A. Getting caught of giving hospitality to Booth.
    Explanation
    After Booth told George Mudd the truth about what had happened, George Mudd was mostly afraid of getting caught for providing hospitality to Booth. This suggests that George Mudd was aware that his actions could be seen as aiding and abetting Booth, which was a crime. Therefore, his fear stemmed from the potential consequences he could face if his involvement with Booth was discovered.

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  • 7. 

    Which event was a close call for Booth and Herold?

    • The 3 soliders that came out of the woods as they waited for William Rollins to get the boat ready.

    • When they stoped by Dr.Stuart's,and he warned then that the soliders were a few miles behind them.

    • As Both was crossing the river he saw a boat full of union solders headinghis way.

    Correct Answer
    A. The 3 soliders that came out of the woods as they waited for William Rollins to get the boat ready.
    Explanation
    The event that was a close call for Booth and Herold was when the three soldiers came out of the woods as they were waiting for William Rollins to get the boat ready. This event posed a potential threat to their escape plan, as the soldiers could have discovered them and alerted the authorities.

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  • 8. 

    How many days did booth and herold stay in the thicket

    • 6 days

    • 3 days

    • 9 days

    • 4 days

    Correct Answer
    A. 4 days
    Explanation
    Booth and Herold stayed in the thicket for 4 days.

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  • 9. 

    Why did the sixteenth New York Cavalry order a comission oficer, Lieutenant Edward P. Dophrey, to report to Luther Byron?

    • To help Luther come up with a new strategy.

    • To hand him notes of where Booth was headed.

    • Report that John Wikes Both was captured.

    • To hand them pictures of three suspects.

    Correct Answer
    A. To hand them pictures of three suspects.
    Explanation
    The sixteenth New York Cavalry ordered Lieutenant Edward P. Dophrey to report to Luther Byron in order to hand them pictures of three suspects. This suggests that the cavalry was investigating a certain case or incident and needed information on potential suspects. By providing pictures of the suspects, they hoped to gather more evidence and potentially identify the individuals involved.

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  • 10. 

    What  was it that Powell did that shocked Booth.

    • That Powell didn't make a run for it.

    • The viciousness of the attack on Seward.

    • Powell turned himself in.

    • Powell never attacked Seward.

    Correct Answer
    A. The viciousness of the attack on Seward.
    Explanation
    Powell shocked Booth by the viciousness of his attack on Seward.

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