Why were Booth and Herold not in their best appearance?

• A. They wore formal attire that looked suspicious.
• B. Their clothes had become dirty and they didn't have a change of clothes.
• C. They wore disguises that were too obvious.
• D. They dressed in bright colors to draw attention.

Answer: (B)

During a hurried escape, what matters most is whether you can blend in and avoid drawing attention. Booth and Herold were on the run after the assassination, traveling quickly and living rough along the route. Their clothes had become dirty, and they didn’t have a change of clothes to freshen up or switch into, which made them look worn and suspicious. This detail directly shows the strain and danger of their pursuit and explains why their appearance wouldn't help them stay unnoticed. The other options don’t fit the scene as described—they didn’t have formal attire to look suspicious, they weren’t wearing obvious disguises, and there’s no emphasis on bright colors in their flight.