Alcatraz 1 - Listening L2

What was Alcatraz from the beginning?

• A military prison.

• A military fort.

• It was a bootcamp for teaching discipline.

• A resort in San Fransisco bay.

What happened to Alcatraz in 1933?

• It became the world's most famous prison.

• It became a federal government prison.

• Many prisoners tried to escape.

• It was moved to an island.

Fill in the blank: The prison authorities believed Alcatraz to be the most ....... prison in the country.

Which alternatives were names of corridors in Alcatraz? Check all options that apply.

• Michigan Avenue

• Hollywood Boulevard

• Broadway

• Fifth Avenue

• Pennsylvania Avenue

How many flight-attempts were made over the years?

• 30

• 14

• 13

• 36

What happened during the 14th escape?

• Nobody knows.

• It was a failure.

• The men left their heads in their beds.

• They were sent back to prison by authorities.

In which country do people believe they have taken pictures of the Anglin brothers?

• USA

• South America

• Lake Michigan

• Brazil

In 1979, the FBI concluded that something had happened to the escapees. What was that?

What should be noted about the Anglin broters?

• They were highly intelligent.

• They were strong swimmers.

• They were icy cold.

• They were identical twins.