Presidential Assassinations & Attempts
1 / 15From shocking tragedies to narrow escapes, test your knowledge of attacks on American presidents.
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Which President was assassinated while attending a play at Ford's Theatre in 1865?
About Presidential Assassinations & Attempts
Give your memory a workout with Presidential Assassinations & Attempts: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. From shocking tragedies to narrow escapes, test your knowledge of attacks on American presidents. Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which President was assassinated while attending a play at Ford's Theatre in 1865?
Answer: Abraham Lincoln
2. Who assassinated President Lincoln?
Answer: John Wilkes Booth
3. In what year was President James Garfield shot, dying two months later?
Answer: 1881
4. President William McKinley was assassinated in 1901 at what event?
Answer: The Pan-American Exposition
5. Who became President after McKinley's assassination?
Answer: Theodore Roosevelt
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Presidential Assassinations & Attempts fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Presidential Assassinations & Attempts?
Presidential Assassinations & Attempts has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Presidential Assassinations & Attempts free to play?
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How long does Presidential Assassinations & Attempts take?
Most players finish Presidential Assassinations & Attempts in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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