Alcatraz Island

What percentage of the U.S population is in prison? A. .05% B. 1.2% C. 2.8% D. 5%

What percent of federal prisoners were typically held at Alcatraz at any given time? A. 1% B. 10% C. 25%

What year did the U.S. reserve the island as a military prison? A.1800 B. 1850 C.1900

Alcatraz was home to the first one of these on the west coast of North America. A. Prison B. University C. Lighthouse

How many people visit Alcatraz each year? A. 1 Million B. 2.5 Million C. 570,000

What birds gave the island its name?

What type of criminals was Alcatraz designed for? A. Criminals on death row B. Criminals who caused problems at other prisons C. The most dangerous criminals

Why did Alcatraz close as a prison?

How many men spent time at Alcatraz during its 30 years as a federal prison? A. 1,500 B. 150,000 C. 15,000

Al Capone, infamous prisoner and american gangster, was also called what? A. Tick-tock B. Ice pick C. Scarface

True or False: Alcatraz was once a bird sanctuary

True or False: Today, Alcatraz is an official historic landmark.

Alcatraz Island is also called A. The Rock B. The Hell C. The Center

True or False: 57 people were murdered by inmates at Alcatraz

Alcatraz is located in what state?

How big is the Alcatraz building? A. 10 acres B. 70 acres C. 47 acres D. 32 acres

Alcatraz Island is located in which city's bay?

How long did ganster Al Capone spend at Alcatraz? A. 2 years B. 4 years C. 6 years

True or False: You can visit Alcatraz island today by traveling by boat

What is 'dark tourism'?

How many people attempted to escape from Alcatraz? A. 3 B.36 C. 93

Who occupied the island from 1969 to 1971? A. Protestors B. Gang Members C. Seals

How long was the average stay in Alcatraz? A. 8 years B. 12 years C. 20 years