Asinara Island: From Paradise to Prison

What initially gives the impression that the buildings on Asinara Island might be religious retreats?

• The presence of guard towers

• The inward-facing design

• The island's national park status

• The presence of lush vegetation

What was the original purpose of the building on the southern end of Asinara Island?

• A tuberculosis hospital

• A monastery

• A government office

• A military base

Which group was primarily imprisoned at Fornelli prison during the late 1970s?

• Red Brigades members

• Political prisoners

• Mafia bosses

• Common criminals

What event took place at Fornelli prison on October 2nd, 1979?

• A government inspection

• A riot led by the Red Brigades

• A prison escape

• A natural disaster

Who replaced the Red Brigades members in the Fornelli prison after the riot?

• Foreign spies

• Common criminals

• Mafia bosses

• Political dissidents

What was the purpose of the specialized bunker built in the 1980s on Asinara Island?

• To house multiple prisoners

• To store weapons

• To serve as a command center

• To isolate a single mafia boss

Who was the notorious mafia boss held in the bunker on Asinara Island?

• Pablo Escobar

• Al Capone

• Salvatore Riina

• John Gotti

What was a key feature of the security measures for the mafia bosses on Asinara Island?

• Open communication with the outside world

• Daily public visits

• Constant surveillance and isolation

• Regular transfers to other prisons

How was Salvatore Riina's food delivered to prevent poisoning?

• In a sealed container

• In a special briefcase

• By a trusted family member

• Through a secure tunnel

What does the history of the mafia on Asinara Island illustrate about their power?

• They were easily controlled by the government

• They had little influence outside Sicily

• They operated like a shadow government

• They were primarily involved in petty crimes