Alcatraz Quiz

What is Alcatraz also known as?

• The Fortress

• The Rock

• The Island

• The Lighthouse

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What was built on Alcatraz in 1854 to guide ships in and out of the bay?

• A prison

• A lighthouse

• A fort

• A town

What significant event happened in California in 1848?

• The discovery of gold

• The building of Alcatraz prison

• The founding of San Francisco

• The construction of the Golden Gate Bridge

Why was Jolene Babyak on Alcatraz Island?

• She was a prisoner

• She was a guard

• She lived there as a child

• She was visiting

What happened early one June morning in 1962 that startled Jolene Babyak?

• A loud siren indicating a prisoner escape

• A violent storm

• The arrival of a new inmate

• A celebration event

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What is the primary difference between primary and secondary sources as mentioned in the text?

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What year did Jolene's family move to Alcatraz?

• 1934

• 1954

• 1962

• 1977

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What was Jolene's father's job on Alcatraz?

• A prison guard

• A prison administrator

• An inmate

• A shopkeeper

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What did inmates on Alcatraz have in their cells for entertainment?

• Television

• Books

• Headphones that played certain radio stations

• Video games

What strict rule was mentioned that could lead to harsh punishment on Alcatraz?

• Attempting to escape

• Breaking even a small rule

• Fighting with other inmates

• Stealing from the store

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