Timeline
At what time did the prisoners become drunk after drinking homemade alcohol?
What is 10:30pm.
What movie tells the story of prison death row guard Paul Edgecomb(Tom Hanks) questioning whether or not the inmate John Coffey(Michael Clarke Duncan), who doesn’t like the dark, actually committed his crime of killing 2 young girls?
Answer: The Green Mile
This was the total number of inmates who died during the riot.
What is 33?
Before the riot, the prison was suffering from this condition, operating at 150% capacity?
What is overcrowding? (or overpopulation)
I have bars but no music. Cells with no battery. What am I?
Answer: Prison
What day did the riot end up coming to a end?
February 3rd 1980
What major actor/comedian starred in the film “The Longest Yard”?
Adam Sandler OR Chris Rock
Inmates used this type of tool, left behind by renovation crews, to cut cell bars and commit violent acts during the riot.
What is blow torches?
What is the Penitentiary of new Mexico?
The Penitentiary of new Mexico is known for its dangerous environment, featuring assaults on staff as well as prisoner murders.
You can earn me. You can lose me or break me. But once I'm gone, it's hard to earn back. What am I?
Answer: Freedom
When did the the prisoners take over the facility?
What is 2:02
Who’s the main character of The Shawshank Redemption(first and last name)?
Answer: Andy Dufresne
What are some of the things that the prisoners voiced their opinions for during negotiation?
better living conditions, improved treatment by staff, A guarantee of retaliation after the riot was over, improving rehabilitation opportunities
beyond the physical violence, a significant medical issue for survivors of the riot was a cute intoxication or injury from inhaling the smoke from numerous fires set by inmates, including burning documents and gym equipment.
what is smoke inhalation
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have nobody. What am I?
Answer: A echo
What did the prisoners threaten to do if the media did't come at 12pm?
Decapitation of correctional officers
What item does the main character in the Shawshank redemption use to hide a rock hammer inside for his escape plan?
Answer: A bible
This number of correctional officers were taken hostage and tortured by inmates.
What is 12?
This was the proximate dollar amount during the riot due to damage of fires and flooding.
What is 10 million dollars
I am always running but never get tired. Have a bed but never sleep.
Answer: A river
The maximum prisoners escaped from cell area 3
In The Shawshank Redemption. What poster does the main character hang on his wall?
Answer: A movie star poster
What facility was eventually closed and is now used for tours?
The old Main prison facility
The original New Mexico territorial penitentiary was built in this city 1885.
What is Santa Fe?
I am counted by years. Reduced by good behavior. Feared by many. What am I?
Answer: A prison sentence