Characters
He is the main character searching for treasure
Who is Ben Gates?
A war between citizens of the same country.
Civil War
Adopted on July 4, 1776
The Declaration of Independence
A landmark featured in the treasure hunt.
Where is Mount Rushmore?
To find the treasure linked to America's history.
What is the main quest?
He is Ben's best friend and tech expert.
Who is Riley Poole?
The acquisition of a vast territory in North America from France by the United States in 1803 for $15 million.
Louisiana Purchase
A crucial element in guiding the characters.
What is the treasure map?
An important location connected to the plot.
Where is the White House?
The moment when Ben confronts the antagonist.
What is the climax of the story?
He is the antagonist who competes against Ben.
Who is Mitch Wilkinson?
A formal statement declaring the 13 American colonies as independent from British rule.
The Declaration of Independence
An essential item that contains important information.
What is the Book of Secrets?
A place where characters seek clues.
Where is the Library of Congress?
How the story concludes after the treasure is found.
What is the resolution?
She is Ben’s love interest and a key ally in the quest.
Who is Abigail Chase?
April 14, 1865
President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by actor John Wilkes Booth.
A method used to decode messages in the film.
What is the cipher?
A significant site in the story.
Where is the Capitol Building?
Decoding the first clue.
What is the first obstacle Ben faces?
He is Ben's ancestor who left clues for the treasure.
Who is Thomas Gates?
Also called the U.S. War of Independence
The American Revolution
Information that leads to the treasure's location.
What is the hidden message?
A location where important documents are stored.
Where is the National Archives?
It reveals hidden truths about American history.
What is the significance of the Book of Secrets?