Lizzie Borden

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1. In what state did Lizzie Borden live with her family when the murders took place? Connecticut Massachusetts New Jersey Virginia

2. Andrew Borden was killed before his wife. True False

3. How many blows to the head did Abby Borden suffer? 15 11 14 9

4. What is the date of the murders? August 12, 1891 August 4, 1892 August 31, 1893 August 21, 1894

5. Who was the Irish hired girl who was also in the house when Lizzie discovered the bodies? Sarah Helga Bridget Rebecca

6. In the playground verse about Lizzie Borden, how many whacks did she give her mother? "Lizzie Borden took an axe, and gave her mother ____ whacks. And when she saw what she had done, she gave her father ____ one." Answer: (One Word)

7. How many counts of murder was Lizzie Borden charged with? three one two none

8. What is the name of the neighbor who came over to help Lizzie when she heard a commotion? She also found the body of Abby along with the hired girl. Answer: (last name only)

9. What was the name of the uncle who arrived as a houseguest of the Borden's at the same time of the murders? Albert Mason John Morse John Borden Hiram Harrington

10. When did the trial begin? March 7, 1893 June 20, 1893 June 5, 1893 October 14, 1892

11. What is the nickname that the Borden sisters called the hired girl? Sally Ira Sissy Maggie

12. Whose body was discovered first? Answer: (Two Words)

13. What did family friend Miss Russel testify to seeing Lizzie burn a few days after the murder? journal dress note to mother gloves

14. Who was the family physician that quickly arrived on the scene of the murders? Dr. Moody Dr. Pearson Dr. Sullivan Dr. Bowen

15. A drugstore clerk claims that Lizzie came into her store attempting to buy poison the morning of the murders. What was it? Answer: (two words)

16. Andrew's skull was not buried in his casket. True False

17. What name did Lizzie adopt for herself after the trial? Lizbeth Liz Elisabeth Beth

18. What weapon was used in the murders of Andrew and Abby Borden? axe knife hatchet pistol

19. What other crime was Lizzie Borden suspected of AFTER she was found not guilty of the murder of her parents? assault adultery theft murder

20. What is the name of the home that Lizzie and Emma Borden moved into together once Lizzie was released? Vista View Resenida Farthingale Maplecroft

21. Who is the actress that Lizzie became inseparable with in 1904? Answer: (two words)

22. Who was Lizzie's principal attorney during the trial? Hosea Knowlton George Robinson William Moody Josiah Blaisdell

23. When did Lizzie Borden die? June 1, 1927 September 14, 1929 July 4, 1923 December 8, 1921

24. Her sister Emma died nine days later. How did she die? old age heart attack fell down stairs in her house tuberculosis

25. To whom did Lizzie Borden leave her estate to? Emma Borden animal care organizations Bridget Sullivan community of Fall River