On page 8, Hopkinson writes, “During the early 1930s, the U.S. was hit by a crime wave.” This line contains a metaphor that...

shows criminal activity in the U.S. had increased greatly.

portrays the 1930s as a safe time to live in the U.S.

reveals that there had been a natural disaster.

explains the size of the United States.

Which detail should definitely be included in a summary of the article?

Alcatraz was designed to be an escape-proof prison.

Alcatraz Island is made of sandstone.

A Spanish explorer discovered Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz can be seen from the Golden Gate Bridge.

Hopkinson likely wrote “Escape From Alcatraz”...

to fascinate readers with a mystery from history.

to convince readers to visit Alcatraz Island.

to inform readers about illegal gambling in the United States.

to teach readers about the responsibilities of prison wardens.

Which statement best describes the structure of “Escape From Alcatraz”?

The author gives an account of the 1962 escape from Alcatraz mixed with descriptions of the place and time.

The author describes the causes of rising crime in the United States.

The author compares and contrasts Alcatraz as a military prison to Alcatraz as a federal prison.

The author lists attempted escapes from Alcatraz and explains why each attempt failed.

Which of the following details should NOT be included in a summary of the article?

Juan Manuel de Ayala discovered Alcatraz Island.

Alcatraz was designed to be an escape-proof prison.

The waters surrounding Alcatraz Island are dangerous.

Morris and the Anglin brothers were never found.

Which piece of text evidence best explains why the federal government shut down Alcatraz prison?

"By 1963, the island prison had become too expensive to keep open."

"More than a million tourists visit it each year."

"So do about 100 species of birds, including gulls, cormorants, and pelicans."

"Some criminals had become incredibly powerful; they were as famous as movie stars."

Officials inferred that Morris and the Anglin brothers had drowned. What piece of text evidence supports this inference?

"Officials believe the strong current in the San Francisco Bay swept them out to sea."

"A raft was found on a nearby island."

"A massive search turned up nothing."

"A car was reportedly stolen the night of the escape."

Escape from Alcatraz

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Escape from Alcatraz

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RI.11-12.5, RI.8.2, RI. 9-10.6

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Alcatraz located?

San Francisco Bay

San Diego Bay

South Carolina Bay

The Way Bay

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the guards not notice that the men were missing?

They bribed them.

The made dummy heads.

They left during lunch.

The guards were listening to music.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the meaning of the quote by Al Capone, "Alcatraz has got me licked"?

Beat

Cold

Happy

Mad

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the men make life jackets and a raft out of?

Pillow cases

Raincoats

Sheets

Trashcans

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nickname for Alcatraz?

"The Spot"

"The Yard"

"The Mountain"

"The Rock"

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is not a characteristic of San Francisco Bay?

strong currents

shark infested

cold temperatures

poisonous jellyfish

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Deborah Hopkinson included the section “Ready for Troublemakers” mainly to...

explain why Al Capone was in jail.

introduce Warden James A. Johnston.

provide information about San Francisco Bay.

help readers understand why Alcatraz was turned into a federal prison.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Escape from Alcatraz

22 questions

Where is Alcatraz located?

Why did the guards not notice that the men were missing?

What was the meaning of the quote by Al Capone, "Alcatraz has got me licked"?

What did the men make life jackets and a raft out of?

What was the nickname for Alcatraz?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of San Francisco Bay?

Deborah Hopkinson included the section “Ready for Troublemakers” mainly to...

On page 8, Hopkinson writes, “During the early 1930s, the U.S. was hit by a crime wave.” This line contains a metaphor that...

On page 6, Hopkinson writes that “the men had developed an ingenious plan.” This line shows that the author thinks the men were

In the section “Daring Escapes,” Hopkinson’s tone as she discusses what may have happened to Morris and the Anglin brothers could be described as...

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