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Why You Wouldn't Survive Alcatraz Prison

Quiz by Светлана Носкова

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17 questions
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  • Q1
    What term did authorities use to refer to the prisoners being sent to Alcatraz?
    The incorrigibles
    The delinquents
    The unmanageable
    The misfits
    30s
  • Q2
    What was the date when the first shipment of prisoners was taken to Alcatraz?
    July 4, 1934
    September 11, 1934
    August 11, 1936
    August 11, 1934
    30s
  • Q3
    What was the primary job of the guards at Alcatraz?
    Rehabilitate prisoners
    Maintain strict order and security
    Teach skills to inmates
    Provide medical care
    30s
  • Q4
    What was one of the food items mentioned as being served for breakfast at Alcatraz?
    Oatmeal
    Bagels
    Pancakes
    Cold cereal
    30s
  • Q5
    What was the size of a typical cell in block B at Alcatraz?
    5 feet by 9 feet
    4 feet by 6 feet
    7 feet by 10 feet
    6 feet by 8 feet
    30s
  • Q6
    What was the name given to the isolation cells at Alcatraz?
    The Hole
    D Block
    A Block
    C Block
    30s
  • Q7
    Who was one of the most famous criminals to stay at Alcatraz?
    John Dillinger
    Al Capone
    George 'Machine Gun' Kelly
    Jesse James
    30s
  • Q8
    How often could prisoners expect to receive visits at Alcatraz?
    Twice a month
    Every day
    Once a week
    Once a month
    30s
  • Q9
    What was the consequence of showing bad conduct in Alcatraz?
    Immediate release
    Loss of privileges or added time to sentence
    Increased access to recreation
    Transfer to another prison
    30s
  • Q10
    What describes the routine of prisoners at Alcatraz?
    Flexible and lenient
    Moderate with some freedom
    Relaxed and easy-going
    Very strict and oppressive
    30s
  • Q11
    What date did the first shipment of prisoners arrive at Alcatraz?
    September 11, 1934
    August 11, 1934
    July 11, 1934
    August 12, 1934
    30s
  • Q12
    What was the nickname given to the warden and his assistant at Alcatraz?
    The tough guys
    The hard guards
    The enforcers
    The iron men
    30s
  • Q13
    How long was the quarantine period for new inmates at Alcatraz?
    45 days
    60 days
    30 days
    15 days
    30s
  • Q14
    What was one of the major rules regarding inmate interactions?
    No talking during head counts
    Trading allowed
    Sing aloud
    Talking during meals
    30s
  • Q15
    Who was one of the most famous criminals to stay at Alcatraz?
    George Kelly
    Lucky Luciano
    Al Capone
    John Dillinger
    30s

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