"Escape From Alcatraz"- Question

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

• A. explain why Al Capone was in jail.

• B. introduce Warden James A. Johnston.

• C. provide information about San Francisco Bay.

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

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

• A. aggressive.

• B. clever.

• C. concerned.

• D. foolish.

A warden can best be described as a

• A. student
• B. guardian

Which word is similar to ingenious?

• A. original
• B. empty

if something is barren it is

• A. lifeless
• B. lush

Which is a reason that David might be sent to a penitentiary?

• A. He steals millions of dollars.
• B. He breaks his leg.

Someone who is incarcerated is _________.

• A. in prison
• B. stuck in a traffic jam

Which of the following countries is notorious for its air quality?

• A. a country known for its exceptionally clean air
• B. a country known for its highly polluted air

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

• A. The author describes the causes of rising crime in the United States.
• B. The author compares and contrasts Alcatraz as a military prison to Alcatraz as a federal prison.
• C. The author lists attempted escapes from Alcatraz and explains why each attempt failed.
• D. The author gives an account of the 1962 escape from Alcatraz mixed with descriptions of the place and time.

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.
• B. a simile that portrays the 1930s as a safe time.
• C. a metaphor that indicates there had been a natural disaster.
• D. hyperbole that explains how large the United States was at that time.