Children of Alcatraz #3

What made Alcatraz a unique place to grow up according to the narrator?

• The sense of community and safety

• The frequent visits by celebrities

• The isolation from the mainland

• The abundance of recreational facilities

What was the monthly rent for an apartment on Alcatraz?

• $18

• $100

• $50

• Rent-free

How did children on Alcatraz identify themselves to outsiders?

• With a special badge

• By carrying a letter of identification

• With small dog tags

• By wearing a uniform

What did children on Alcatraz think of the inmates?

• They were not afraid of them

• They saw them as friends

• They were indifferent

• They were afraid of them

What was the outcome of the infamous escape attempt from Alcatraz?

• The prison was shut down as a result

• The escapees were never found

• All escapees were captured

• Five men, including two guards, died

What did the narrator's father do during the escape attempt?

• He was off the island at the time

• He helped to negotiate with the escapees

• He stayed in an area below the kitchen with inmates

• He was one of the guards taken hostage

What did the federal government do to the buildings on Alcatraz?

• Converted them into a museum

• Demolished them

• Sold them to private investors

• Renovated them for tourists

What was the reaction of the narrator upon returning to Alcatraz?

• He was happy to see it preserved

• He was indifferent

• He was saddened by the demolition of buildings

• He decided to write a book about it

What unique items did the narrator's family own from Alcatraz?

• Watercolors painted by an inmate

• Photographs of famous inmates

• Uniforms worn by the guards

• A piece of the original cell bars

Why was Alcatraz eventually closed down?

• Because all prisoners were pardoned

• Due to a major earthquake

• Due to the high cost of maintenance

• It was converted into a tourist attraction