CLEAN : Al Capone's letter to son from Alcatraz goes to auction in Beverly Hills

CLEAN : Al Capone's letter to son from Alcatraz goes to auction in Beverly Hills

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History, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses Al Capone's letters to his family, revealing his experiences in prison and his anticipation of freedom. It also covers Meyer Lansky's notebooks detailing his life as a mobster, which are set to be auctioned. Additionally, it highlights the Medal of Freedom awarded to mobsters like Lansky and Lucky Luciano for their assistance to the Allies during World War II, showcasing their dual lives.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What instrument did Al Capone learn to play while in prison?

Mandolin

Guitar

Piano

Violin

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many notebooks did Meyer Lansky use to document his life as a mobster?

Five

Three

Two

Four

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated auction value of Meyer Lansky's notebooks?

$20,000 to $30,000

$30,000 to $50,000

$50,000 to $70,000

$70,000 to $90,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who awarded the Medal of Freedom to Meyer Lansky and Lucky Luciano?

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Harry Truman

Dwight D. Eisenhower

John F. Kennedy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did the Sicilian mafia play in helping the Allies during World War II?

They sabotaged enemy operations.

They supplied contacts in Italy.

They offered financial support.

They provided military training.