The Attempted Assassination of President Ronald Reagan

What was the date of the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan?

• June 5, 1981

• May 10, 1981

• April 15, 1981

• March 30, 1981

Which movie influenced John Hinkley Jr.'s actions?

• The Godfather

• Goodfellas

• Taxi Driver

• Scarface

Where did the assassination attempt on President Reagan take place?

• The Lincoln Memorial

• The Washington Hilton Hotel

• The Capitol Building

• The White House

Who was struck by the first bullet during the assassination attempt?

• Thomas deont

• Timothy McCarthy

• James Brady

• President Reagan

What was the immediate action taken by Jerry Par, the special agent in charge, after Reagan was shot?

• He called for backup

• He called the hospital

• He forced Reagan into the limo

• He returned fire

Who was the Vice President during the attempted assassination of President Reagan?

• Al Gore

• Dan Quayle

• George H. W. Bush

• Walter Mondale

What was one of the major legal reforms following the assassination attempt?

• Increased military spending

• Changes in the insanity defense

• Stricter immigration laws

• Abolition of the death penalty

What was the name of the organization formed by James Brady to advocate for gun control?

• Gun Safety Alliance

• Hand Control Inc

• Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence

• Firearm Safety Coalition

Which law, signed in 1993, was influenced by the assassination attempt?

• The Patriot Act

• The Brady Bill

• The Gun Control Act

• The Firearm Owners Protection Act

What unusual item was found in John Hinkley Jr.'s hotel room that linked him to another famous assassination?

• A letter to Jodie Foster

• A map of Washington D.C.

• A diary detailing his plans

• A copy of 'Catcher in the Rye'