Alcatraz Island

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alcatraz is located in what state?

Alcatraz Island is located in which city's bay?

True or False: Alcatraz was once a bird sanctuary

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

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

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

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

What birds gave the island its name?

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

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

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

What is 'dark tourism'?

Why did Alcatraz close as a prison?

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

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

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