Characters
Historical Events
Clues and Symbols
Locations
Plot Points
100

He is the main character searching for treasure

Who is Ben Gates?

100

A war between citizens of the same country.

Civil War

100

Adopted on July 4, 1776

The Declaration of Independence

100

A landmark featured in the treasure hunt.

Where is Mount Rushmore?

100

To find the treasure linked to America's history.

What is the main quest?

200

He is Ben's best friend and tech expert.

Who is Riley Poole?

200

The acquisition of a vast territory in North America from France by the United States in 1803 for $15 million.

Louisiana Purchase

200

A crucial element in guiding the characters.

What is the treasure map?

200

An important location connected to the plot.

Where is the White House?

200

The moment when Ben confronts the antagonist.

What is the climax of the story?

300

He is the antagonist who competes against Ben.

Who is Mitch Wilkinson?

300

A formal statement declaring the 13 American colonies as independent from British rule.

The Declaration of Independence

300

An essential item that contains important information.

What is the Book of Secrets?

300

A place where characters seek clues.

Where is the Library of Congress?

300

How the story concludes after the treasure is found.

What is the resolution?

400

She is Ben’s love interest and a key ally in the quest.

Who is Abigail Chase?

400

April 14, 1865

President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by actor John Wilkes Booth.

400

A method used to decode messages in the film.

What is the cipher?

400

A significant site in the story.

Where is the Capitol Building?

400

Decoding the first clue.

What is the first obstacle Ben faces?

500

He is Ben's ancestor who left clues for the treasure.

Who is Thomas Gates?

500

Also called the U.S. War of Independence

The American Revolution

500

Information that leads to the treasure's location.

What is the hidden message?

500

A location where important documents are stored.

Where is the National Archives?

500

It reveals hidden truths about American history.

What is the significance of the Book of Secrets?