Escape from Alcatraz

1. Which statement best describes the structure of

“Escape From Alcatraz”?

• The author describes the causes of rising crime

  in the United States.

• The author gives an account of the 1962 escape

  from Alcatraz mixed with descriptions of the

  place and time.

• 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.

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2. On page 8, Deborah Hopkinson writes that “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.

• a simile that portrays the 1930s as a safe time.

• a metaphor that indicates there had been a

  natural disaster.

• hyperbole that explains how large the United

  States was at that time.

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Hopkinson characterizes Morris, West, and the

Anglin brothers as

• aggressive and threatening.

• clever and bold.

• concerned and considerate

• foolish and reckless.

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Hopkinson’s tone as she discusses what may have

happened to Morris and the Anglin brothers

could be described as

• playful and humorous.

• frustrated and angry.

• uncertain and curious.

• confident and calm.

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Which of the following details should NOT be

included in a summary of the article?

• Alcatraz was designed to be an escape-proof

  prison.

• Juan Manuel de Ayala discovered Alcatraz

  Island.

• The waters surrounding Alcatraz Island are

  dangerous.

• Morris and the Anglin brothers were never

  found.

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Hopkinson likely wrote “Escape From Alcatraz”

• to convince readers to visit Alcatraz Island.

• to inform readers about illegal gambling in the

  United States.

• to fascinate readers with an enduring mystery

  from history.

• to teach readers about the responsibilities of

  prison wardens.

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Which detail should definitely be included in a

summary of the article?

• Alcatraz Island is made of sandstone.

• B Alcatraz was designed to be an escape-proof

  prison.

• A Spanish explorer discovered Alcatraz Island.

• Alcatraz can be seen from the Golden Gate Bridge.

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On page 6, Hopkinson writes that “the men had

developed an ingenious plan.” This line shows

that the author thinks the men were

• aggressive.

• clever.

• concerned.

• foolish.

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