General Facts
What is Alcatraz?
This prison is located on an island in San Francisco Bay.
Who is Al Capone?
The most famous gangster imprisoned at Alcatraz.
What is medical care?
Prisoners were guaranteed only food, clothing, shelter, and this.
What is zero (none confirmed)?
The number of officially successful escapes from Alcatraz.
What is 1963?
Alcatraz closed in this year.
What is 1934–1963?
Alcatraz operated as a federal prison during these years.
Who is Robert Stroud?
This criminal was known as the “Birdman of Alcatraz.”
What is about 260–275 inmates?
The maximum number of prisoners Alcatraz held.
What are spoons/tools?
Inmates used this to dig through walls in escape attempts.
What is high operating costs?
The main reason Alcatraz was shut down.
What is “The Rock”?
The nickname of Alcatraz because escape was nearly impossible.
Who is Frank Morris?
This inmate was involved in a famous 1962 escape attempt.
What is prison routine/work?
This daily activity was strictly scheduled and controlled.
What is papier-mâché (or soap + paper)?
Fake heads made of this were used to fool guards.
Question: What is papier-mâché (or soap + paper)?
What is a tourist attraction/national park?
Today, Alcatraz is this type of site.
What is escaping by swimming?
The cold water and strong currents made this dangerous
Who are John and Clarence Anglin?
These two brothers escaped with Frank Morris.
Question: Who are John and Clarence Anglin?
What is visitation or recreation time?
Prisoners could earn privileges like this for good behavior.
What is 1962?
The year of the most famous escape attempt.
What is the National Park Service?
This organization now manages Alcatraz.
What is a military fort/prison?
Before becoming a prison, Alcatraz was used as this type of facility.
Who is George “Machine Gun” Kelly?
This prisoner spent time in Alcatraz and later wrote about crime.
What is the rule of silence?
Silence was once enforced during meals and work in this system.
What are strong ocean currents and cold water?
This natural element made escape nearly impossible.
Question: What are strong ocean currents and cold water?
What is 1969?
A group of Native Americans occupied Alcatraz in this year.