First escape from Alcatraz prison

First escape from Alcatraz prison

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History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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Three bank robbers, Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers, successfully escaped from Alcatraz Prison by exploiting its deteriorating condition. They crafted dummies to fool guards and used a spoon to dig through vents. Despite being in plain sight, they managed to climb to the roof and escape, triggering a massive manhunt. The escape was attributed to Morris's intelligence, yet the reward for their capture was only $50 each.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason attributed to the successful escape from Alcatraz?

The prisoners had inside help.

The guards were not attentive.

The prison's deteriorating condition.

The prisoners were highly skilled climbers.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was believed to be the mastermind behind the Alcatraz escape?

Olin Blackwell

John Anglin

Clarence Anglin

Frank Morris

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the escapees use to create dummies for their cells?

Plastic and hair

Clay and straw

Plaster and paintbrush bristles

Wood and fabric

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the escapees manage to reach the ground from the top of the cell block?

They used a rope ladder.

They jumped from the roof.

They climbed down a drainage pipe.

They slid down vents.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organizations were involved in the manhunt for the escapees?

FBI, Coast Guardsmen, and local police

CIA, Highway Patrol, and local police

Coast Guardsmen, CIA, and Highway Patrol

FBI, CIA, and Sheriff's deputies