Quiz for:
Winter Lecture Series at Gettysburg National Military Park: Mary Surratt

Question 1

Which of these people testified against Mary Surratt in her trial?

Question 2

What significant document or ordinance established the commission to try Lincoln's conspirators?

Question 3

Where was John Surratt Jr. arrested after fleeing the US?

Question 4

How long did Mary Surratt's body hang after her execution?

Question 5

Who reaffirmed his trial testimony about Mary Surratt before his death in 1902?

Question 6

What was John Wilkes Booth originally planning before deciding to assassinate President Lincoln?

Question 7

Who constructed the gallows for Mary Surratt's execution?

Question 8

What happened to the Surratt Tavern property after the Civil War?

Question 9

What were 'shooting irons' that Mary Surratt gave to John Lloyd on April 10?

Question 10

Who did Mary Surratt rent her tavern to in 1864?

Question 11

What major event occurred at Surrattsville during the Civil War?

Question 12

What did Alexander Gardner famously do during Mary Surratt's execution?

Question 13

Where did Mary Surratt move after renting out the tavern?

Question 14

Who were Mary Surratt's defense attorneys during her trial?

Question 15

Which of the following was NOT a role held by John Surratt Sr.?