Anglin Brothers' Alcatraz Escape

The transcript details the Anglin brothers' escape from Alcatraz, highlighting their resourcefulness and creativity. Over 15 months, they gathered materials like raincoats to make a boat and life preservers, painted dummy heads, and collected hair for disguises. Their escape on June 11, 1962, remains a mystery, with ongoing debates about their fate.

How long did the Anglin brothers spend preparing for their escape from Alcatraz?

• 12 months

• 6 months

• 18 months

• 15 months

What unusual material did the Anglin brothers use to construct a boat?

• Plastic sheets

• Raincoats

• Wooden planks

• Metal scraps

Why did the Anglin brothers paint portraits of their girlfriends?

• To pass time

• To practice their painting skills

• To decorate their cell

• To obtain flesh-colored paint

How did Clarence Anglin collect hair for the dummy heads?

• He collected it from the prison yard

• He used his own hair

• He asked fellow inmates for hair

• He gathered it while working in the barber shop

What was the main purpose of Clarence Anglin's job in the barber shop?

• To earn extra privileges

• To learn a new skill

• To gather hair for the dummy heads

• To socialize with other inmates

On what date did the Anglin brothers execute their escape plan?

• June 11, 1962

• August 1, 1962

• July 4, 1962

• May 15, 1962

What remains unknown about the Anglin brothers' escape?

• Their fate after reaching the water

• The number of guards on duty

• The exact escape route

• The materials they used