Life on Alcatraz: Childhood Memories from Prison Island

What made Alcatraz a unique place for children to grow up?

• The isolation from the mainland

• The frequent visits by celebrities

• The sense of danger from the convicts

• The strong sense of community and safety

What was a common belief about Alcatraz among the children living there?

• It was haunted

• No one could escape from it

• It was like living in a luxury resort

• It was a boring place to live

How much was the rent for an apartment on Alcatraz?

• $50 a month

• $100 a month

• Rent was free for staff

• $18 a month

What did children on Alcatraz have to prove they lived on the island?

• A special badge

• A key to the prison

• A written note from their parents

• Dog tags

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

• All escapees were captured

• Five men, including two guards, died

• The prison was shut down immediately after

• The escapees were never found

What did the speaker's family receive from a convict?

• Watercolor paintings of Alcatraz

• A handmade toy

• A letter of thanks

• A map of Alcatraz

What did the speaker feel the first time he returned to Alcatraz after it had changed?

• Excitement to see the changes

• Sadness over the destruction of buildings

• Happiness about the preservation efforts

• Indifference to the changes

Why was Alcatraz eventually closed?

• Due to the high cost of maintenance

• All the prisoners were pardoned

• Due to a major escape

• It was converted into a museum

What suggestion for Alcatraz does the speaker think is unlikely to happen?

• Turning it into a theme park

• Rebuilding the prison

• Creating a bed-and-breakfast

• Making it a private residence

What was the speaker's overall feeling about living on Alcatraz?

• Fear of the convicts

• Regret for the lost childhood

• Gratitude for a unique upbringing

• Desire to leave as soon as possible