Coconut Tree Prison During the Vietnam War

What was the Coconut Tree Prison known for during the Vietnam War?

• A peaceful retreat for diplomats

• A training ground for Vietnamese soldiers

• A vacation spot for American soldiers

• A notorious site for prisoner torture

When did the Coconut Tree Prison first open?

• 1945

• 1949

• 1955

• 1960

How many prisoners could the Coconut Tree Prison accommodate at its peak?

• 10,000

• 40,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

What were prisoners at the Coconut Tree Prison expected to survive on daily?

• A bowl of soup and a piece of bread

• A loaf of bread and water

• A small jug of water and two handfuls of rice and salt

• Three full meals

What was a common punishment for prisoners before meals?

• Being walloped with a stick

• Being locked in solitary confinement

• Being denied food

• Being forced to run

How many methods of torture were documented at the Coconut Tree Prison?

• 15

• 30

• 45

• 60

What was one of the most excruciating punishments at the prison?

• Being denied water for days

• Having teeth broken with a wooden stick

• Being locked in a dark cell

• Being forced to run for hours

How many prisoners managed to escape from the Coconut Tree Prison?

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 3,000

• 4,000

Who orchestrated a notable escape from the prison in 1968?

• Nguyen Van

• B Toan

• An Buu

• Le Duc

What event led to the closure of the Coconut Tree Prison?

• The signing of the Geneva Convention

• The end of World War II

• The Paris Peace Accords

• The fall of Saigon