Escape from Alcatraz

Where is Alcatraz located?

• San Francisco Bay
• San Diego Bay
• South Carolina Bay
• The Way Bay

Why did the guards not notice that the men were missing?

• They bribed them.
• The made dummy heads.
• They left during lunch.
• The guards were listening to music.

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What was the meaning of the quote by Al Capone, "Alcatraz has got me licked"?

• Beat
• Cold
• Happy
• Mad

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What did the men make life jackets and a raft out of?

• Pillow cases
• Raincoats
• Sheets
• Trashcans

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What was the nickname for Alcatraz?

• "The Spot"
• "The Yard"
• "The Mountain"
• "The Rock"

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of San Francisco Bay?

• strong currents
• shark infested
• cold temperatures
• poisonous jellyfish

Deborah Hopkinson included the section “Ready for Troublemakers” mainly to...

• explain why Al Capone was in jail.

• introduce Warden James A. Johnston.

• provide information about San Francisco Bay.

• help readers understand why Alcatraz was turned into a federal prison.

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On page 8, Hopkinson writes, “During the early 1930s, the U.S. was hit by a crime wave.” This line contains a metaphor that...

• shows criminal activity in the U.S. had increased greatly.

• portrays the 1930s as a safe time to live in the U.S.

• reveals that there had been a natural disaster.

• explains the size of the United States.

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On page 6, Hopkinson writes that “the men had developed an ingenious plan.” This line shows that the author thinks the men were

• aggressive.

• clever.

• concerned.

• foolish.

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In the section “Daring Escapes,” Hopkinson’s tone as she discusses what may have happened to Morris and the Anglin brothers could be described as...

• playful and humorous.

• frustrated and angry.

• uncertain and curious.

• confident and calm.

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