Attempted Assassination of Secretary Seward DETAILS OF THE DREADFUL TRAGEDY Official War Department, Washington April 15, 1:30 AM. Maj. Gen. Dis. This evening at about 9:30 PM. at Ford's Theatre, the President, while sitting in his private box with Mrs. Lincoln, Mr. Hamis, and Major Rathburn was shot by an assassin, who suddenly entered the box and appeared behind the President. The assassin then. leaped upon the stage, brandishing a large dagger or knife, and made his escape in the rear of the theatre. The pistol ball entered the back of the President's head and penetrated nearly through the head The wound is mortal The President has been insensible ever since it was inflicted, and is now dying. The pretense of having a prescription, was shown to the Secretary's sick chamber. The assassin immediately rushed to the bed, and inflicted two or three stabs on the throat and two on the face. It is hoped the wounds may not be mortal. My apprehension is that they will prove fatal. The nurse alarmed Mr. Frederick Seward, who was in an adjoining room, and hastened to the door of his father's room, when he met the assassin, who inflicted upon him one or more dangerous wounds. The recovery of Frederick Seward is doubtful. It is not probable that the President will live throughout the night. Gen. Grant and wife were advertised to be at the theatre this evening, but he started to Burlington at 6 o'clock this evening. At a Cabinet meeting at which Gen. Grant was present, the subject of the state of the country and the prospect of a speedy peace was discussed. The President was very cheerful and hopeful, and spoke very kindly of Gen. Lee and others of the Confederacy, and of the establishment of government in Virginia. All the members of the Cabinet except Mr. Seward are now in attendance upon the President. I have seen Mr. Seward, but he and Frederick were both unconscious. Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War.   The underlined word mortal means:

A. Recuperative

B. Painful

C. Fatal

D. Risky

Answer Explanation:

The wound is mortal The President has been insensible ever since it was inflicted, and is now dying.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

Q #1: Based on the information below, which of the following is a possible arrangement listed from oldest to youngest? -Eric is older than Ross -Erin is older than Rosanna -Rosanna is younger than Eric

A. Erin, Rosanna, Eric, Ross

B. Eric, Rosanna, Erin, Ross

C. Ross, Erin, Eric, Rosanna

D. Eric, Ross, Erin, Rosanna

Answer Explanation
Q #2: Technology is rapidly expanding the scope of capabilities for both professional and personal use; such is the case with smart phones. Professionals now have devices available to them capable of digital media, internet access, phone communication, multi-person scheduling and office tools for documents and presentations. Business people that are often mobile may maximize the use of these critical features on smart phones. Individuals who simply enjoy the luxury of multi-function devices often use these devices for frivolous pursuits such as downloading catchy ring tones, instant messaging about the latest gossip and looking up the world record for most cans crushed on one's head during the Superbowl. This fusion of capabilities and increased availability of such devices could be a sign of a growing blend in society between work and personal life, or individuals could simply be taking a luxurious approach to their connectivity in personal lives. The term "frivolous" implies that the author _____________

A. acknowledges the diverse uses of smart phones

B. questions the balance between productive and leisure uses of technology

C. recognizes the ubiquity of smart phone ownership

D. acknowledges the constant evolution of smart phone technology

Answer Explanation

In the passage, the term "frivolous" is used to describe activities like downloading catchy ringtones, instant messaging about gossip, and looking up unusual world records on smartphones. These activities are considered less serious or less productive in contrast to the professional uses of smartphones, such as digital media, internet access, and office tools.

Choice B aligns with the idea that the author is raising questions about the balance between productive (work-related) and leisure (personal) uses of technology, which indirectly addresses the concept of "frivolous" in the context of smartphone usage.
Q #3: Attempted Assassination of Secretary Seward DETAILS OF THE DREADFUL TRAGEDY Official War Department, Washington April 15, 1:30 AM. Maj. Gen. Dis. This evening at about 9:30 PM. at Ford's Theatre, the President, while sitting in his private box with Mrs. Lincoln, Mr. Hamis, and Major Rathburn was shot by an assassin, who suddenly entered the box and appeared behind the President. The assassin then. leaped upon the stage, brandishing a large dagger or knife, and made his escape in the rear of the theatre. The pistol ball entered the back of the President's head and penetrated nearly through the head The wound is mortal The President has been insensible ever since it was inflicted, and is now dying. The pretense of having a prescription, was shown to the Secretary's sick chamber. The assassin immediately rushed to the bed, and inflicted two or three stabs on the throat and two on the face. It is hoped the wounds may not be mortal. My apprehension is that they will prove fatal. The nurse alarmed Mr. Frederick Seward, who was in an adjoining room, and hastened to the door of his father's room, when he met the assassin, who inflicted upon him one or more dangerous wounds. The recovery of Frederick Seward is doubtful. It is not probable that the President will live throughout the night. Gen. Grant and wife were advertised to be at the theatre this evening, but he started to Burlington at 6 o'clock this evening. At a Cabinet meeting at which Gen. Grant was present, the subject of the state of the country and the prospect of a speedy peace was discussed. The President was very cheerful and hopeful, and spoke very kindly of Gen. Lee and others of the Confederacy, and of the establishment of government in Virginia. All the members of the Cabinet except Mr. Seward are now in attendance upon the President. I have seen Mr. Seward, but he and Frederick were both unconscious. Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War.   Which of the following correctly identifies the chronological order of the listed events from the passage?

A. President Lincoln arrived at Ford's Theatre, the assassin leaped upon the stage, members of the Cabinet attended upon the President, President Lincoln was shot

B. President Lincoln arrived at Ford's Theatre, members of the Cabinet attended upon the President, President Lincoln was shot, the assassin leaped upon the stage

C. President Lincoln arrived at Ford's Theatre, President Lincoln was shot, the assassin leaped upon the stage, members of the Cabinet attended upon the President

D. The assassin leaped upon the stage, President Lincoln arrived at Ford's Theatre, President Lincoln was shot, members of the Cabinet attended upon the President

Answer Explanation

The paragraph contains the correct chronology of events: President Lincoln arrived at Ford's Theatre, President Lincoln was shot, the assassin leaped upon the stage, members of the Cabinet attended upon the President

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