Which weapon did Powell use to injure Seward's cheek?

Which weapon did Powell use to injure Seward's cheek?

• A. A pistol
• B. A knife
• C. A sword
• D. A switchblade

Answer: (B)

Powell attacked Seward with a knife. He entered Seward’s home when Seward, who was recovering from a carriage accident, was bedridden and used a large blade to slash Seward’s cheek, leaving a deep wound. This aligns with historical accounts that emphasize a blade—not a gun or a long sword—in this assault. A pistol wouldn’t fit the description of Seward’s injury in this event, and a switchblade isn’t what the records describe Powell using. So the weapon that did the injury was a knife.

Powell attacked Seward with a knife. He entered Seward’s home when Seward, who was recovering from a carriage accident, was bedridden and used a large blade to slash Seward’s cheek, leaving a deep wound. This aligns with historical accounts that emphasize a blade—not a gun or a long sword—in this assault. A pistol wouldn’t fit the description of Seward’s injury in this event, and a switchblade isn’t what the records describe Powell using. So the weapon that did the injury was a knife.