Earl Ward heads group of inmates at Michigan State Prison who hold cellblock 15 under their control in 1952

Earl Ward heads group of inmates at Michigan State Prison who hold cellblock 15 under their control in 1952

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The transcript describes a tense situation in Cellblock 15, where dangerous prisoners, including Earl Ward and Jack Hyatt, have taken 12 hostages. They have issued a list of demands to reporters through a barred window, highlighting the severity of the crisis.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue in Cellblock 15?

It was under the control of the guards.

It was under the control of dangerous prisoners.

It was being renovated.

It was empty.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the two psychopaths involved in the hostage situation?

Michael Brown and Sarah Lee

Earl Ward and Jack Hyatt

Tom Hanks and Jerry Seinfeld

John Doe and Jane Smith

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many hostages were being held by the prisoners?

12

20

8

5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the prisoners communicate their demands?

Through a phone call

Through a video message

Through a letter

Through a barred window

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the prisoners present to the reporters?

A list of escape plans

A list of hostages

A list of guards

A list of demands