Alcatraz Quiz

What is the name of the island where Alcatraz is located?

• Galapagos Island

• Hawaii Island

• Alcatraz Island

• Manhattan Island

When did Alcatraz become a federal prison?

• 1920

• 1945

• 1950

• 1934

Who was the most famous inmate of Alcatraz?

• Ted Bundy

• John Gotti

• Al Capone

• Pablo Escobar

What was the ratio of guards to prisoners?

• 2 guards for every 1 prisoner

• 1 guard for every 3 prisoners

• 1 guard for every 1 prisoner

• 1 guard for every 3 prisoners

What is the nickname of Alcatraz?

• The Dungeon

• The Fortress

• The Rock

• The Island

What is the current status of Alcatraz?

• Alcatraz has been demolished and no longer exists

• Alcatraz is now a deserted island with no visitors

• The current status of Alcatraz is that it is a popular tourist attraction and historic site in San Francisco, California.

• Alcatraz is currently a functioning prison

How many guards were stationed at Alcatraz during its time as a prison?

• 100 guards

• 300 guards

• 50 guards

• 200 guards

What was the main purpose of Alcatraz as a prison?

• To provide rehabilitation for non-violent offenders

• To serve as a temporary holding facility for minor criminals

• To house dangerous and high-profile criminals

• To offer a luxurious and comfortable environment for inmates

What is the distance between Alcatraz and San Francisco?

• Approximately 10 miles

• Approximately 100 miles

• Approximately 1.5 miles

• Approximately 500 miles

What happened to Bernie Coy after he started the riot?

• He died.

• He received 99 more years in prison.

• He escaped in a boat and was never seen again.

• He was sent to a different prison.