CLK - Chapter 10 Questions

Why would Jones not take money initially from Booth?

• Because Booth didn't have any money

• Because Booth didn't offer him any money

• Because Jones wanted revenge not money

Answer explanation

Jones wanted revenge!

Jones had worked for the army to help them travel the river and had been cheated out of over $3,000 by them.

Helping someone who killed the President (and was in charge of the army) would get Jones his revenge.

Where were Booth and Herold forced to hide out?

• In the wet-lands

• In the thicket

• In a cottage by the river

Answer explanation

Where were Booth and Herold forced to hide out?

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Previously the two men had to hide in the thicket of the woods but now they're getting out of a boat on the river... think nearby

The wet-lands (in the water)

The government was planning to capture Booth and Herold through the help of whom?

• the army

• fisherman

• children

Answer explanation

The government was planning to capture Booth and Herold through the help of whom?

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Booth was traveling on the Potomac River.

Herold, an excellent navigator caused their trip to be delayed because of the time of day it was; what time was it?

• It was morning and the sun was too bright.

• It night and was too dark outside.

Answer explanation

Herold, an excellent navigator caused their trip to be delayed because of the time of day it was; what time was it?

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Booth and Herold couldn't see the compass in the dark.

Why were Booth and Herold “off course”?

• The lost track of time.

• They were on the wrong river.

• They read the compass wrong.

• Their horses ran the wrong way.

Answer explanation

Why were Booth and Herold “off course”?

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Booth and Herold read the compass wrong because it was dark outside and they couldn't see very well.

What happened to Jones eventually?

• Jones was caught and taken to jail.

• Jones was shot by a soldier fighting over Booth.

• Jones disappeared and was never seen again.

Answer explanation

What happened to Jones eventually?

Page 148 - Jones was questioned and later jailed.

Why did Dr. Mudd tell Wells he did not recognize Booth?

• He had never met Booth.

• He didn't know it was Booth he helped.

• He lied out of fear.

• He lied to try and help Booth escape.

Answer explanation

Why did Dr. Mudd tell Wells he did not recognize Booth?

He'd already met Booth the summer before he helped him and initially planned to help Booth kidnap the president.

What does heinous mean in the following sentence?

Whatever papers Booth read, they all condemned him for his heinous act.

• hateful

• loving

• great

Answer explanation

Whatever papers Booth read, they all condemned him for his hateful act.

^ Plug in synonym to see if they make sense...

- Remember context clues (condemned) tells you this should be negative.

What does martyr mean in the following sentence?

Lincoln was transformed from a controversial and often unpopular war leader into a martyr and hero.

• A person who is killed for supporting a belief/ cause that's wrong

• A person who is killed because of their belief/ for a cause

• A person who is viewed negatively because of their action.

Answer explanation

Lincoln was transformed from a controversial and often unpopular war leader into a martyr and hero.

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- Remember context clues (hero) tells you this should be positive. (leader) tells you this should be someone who is in charge of or a part of a group.

What does suppressing mean in the following sentence?

Incredibly, not one newspaper published or even mentioned his letter. But he was wrong to think the newspapers or government was suppressing his letter.

• holding back

• publishing

• getting ready to

Answer explanation

Incredibly, not one newspaper published or even mentioned his letter. But he was wrong to think the newspapers or government was suppressing his letter.

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- Remember context clues (not one) - tells you the letter hasn't been published