A man walks down a hallway through an open gate at Sing Sing prison in 1932.

Warden Lawes, who served at Sing Sing for 21 years, was against capital punishment and never attended executions. He was influential in promoting the idea that crime does not pay, a message that resonated with many Americans.

What was Warden Lawes' stance on capital punishment?

• He only supported it in certain cases.

• He supported it.

• He was indifferent.

• He was opposed to it.

During his time at Sing Sing, what did Warden Lawes refuse to do?

• Visit prisoners

• Watch executions

• Speak to the media

• Attend court trials

How long did Warden Lawes serve at Sing Sing?

• 25 years

• 21 years

• 15 years

• 10 years

What slogan did Warden Lawes help popularize?

• Crime pays

• Justice for all

• Crime does not pay

• Punishment is necessary

What role did Warden Lawes play in the movement against crime?

• He was a critic.

• He was a leader.

• He was a passive observer.

• He was a follower.