Alcatraz Quiz

What was Alcatraz before it became a prison?

• A shopping mall

• An uninhabited island

• A residential area

• A theme park

What happened to San Francisco after gold was discovered in California?

• It became a ghost town

• It ballooned into a busy city

• It was abandoned

• It became a desert

What was the purpose of Alcatraz in the 1930s?

• A tourist attraction

• A military base

• A maximum-security prison

• A wildlife reserve

What did the island of Alcatraz have for recreation?

• A zoo

• A museum

• A bowling alley and playground

• A swimming pool

How many men tried to escape from Alcatraz over 29 years?

• 12 men

• 24 men

• 36 men

• 48 men

What did kids eat from the island's one tiny store?

• Candy

• Ice cream

• Chips

• Cookies

What did kids do on Halloween on Alcatraz?

• Went to a party

• Went trick-or-treating

• Watched a movie

• Played games

What did kids use to play instead of toy weapons?

• Sticks and stones

• Bananas and sticks

• Balls and ropes

• Cards and dice

How many tourists visit Alcatraz each year today?

• About 100,000

• About 500,000

• More than 1 million

• More than 5 million

Where did Jolene and her family move after leaving Alcatraz?

• New York

• Texas

• Florida

• California