Escapes From Alcatraz

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1. Who was the warden of Alcatraz from 1934 to 1948? Edward B. Slope James A. Johnston Paul J. Madigan Olin G. Blackwell

2. On Monday, April 27, 1936, inmate no. 210-AZ tried to escape. What was his name? Arthur 'No Thumbs' DiTesto Joseph 'Butch' Powers Joseph 'Dutch' Bowers Joseph 'The Birdman' Finnegan

3. On Thursday, December 16, 1937, Theodore Cole (inmate no. 258-AZ) and an accomplice escaped. What was the name of his accomplice? Joseph Poe Emilio DiBruno Francis Altadonna Ralph Roe

4. On Tuesday, May 23, 1938, inmates Rufus Franklin (inmate no. 335-AZ), Thomas R. Limerick (inmate no. 263-AZ), and James C. Lucas (inmate no. 224-AZ) attempted to escape from the penitentary. What MAIN crime did all three have in common? Auto Theft Assault Kidnapping Bank Robbery

5. On Tuesday, May 23, 1938, inmates Rufus Franklin (inmate no. 335-AZ), Thomas R. Limerick (inmate no. 263-AZ), and James C. Lucas (inmate no. 224-AZ) attempted to escape from the penitentary. During the escapte, a guard was killed. What was the name of the guard? Braedan Lavery Donald Marin R.C. Cline Lawrence Klein

6. On Friday, January 13, 1939, five prisoners escaped. What were their names? Junior 'The Jaws' Henderson, Rufus McCain, Henri Young, Dale Stamphill, William Martin Arthur 'Doc' Barker, Rufus McCain, William Martin, Dale Stamphill, Henri Young Charles 'The Chins' Calloway, Arthur 'Doc' Barker, William Martin, Henri Young, Rufus McCain Buddy 'The Shark' Lomax, Rufus McCain, Arthur 'Doc' Barker, Junior 'The Jaws' Henderson, Charles "The Chins" Calloway

7. On Friday, January 13, 1939, five prisoners escaped. This was the only escape that occurred on Friday the 13th? Yes No

8. On Wednesday, May 21, 1941, Lloyd H. Barkdoll (inmate no. 423-AZ), Joseph Paul Cretzer (inmate no. 548-AZ), Arnold Thomas Kyle (inmate no. 547-AZ), and Sam R. Shockley (inmate no. 462-AZ) made an attempt to escape. What was the MAIN thing these four men had in common? Murder A life sentence Kidnapping Triple life sentences

9. On Monday, September 15, 1941, John R. Bayless (inmate no. 466-AZ) attempted to escape. What was his sentence? 30 years 25 years 60 years Life

10. On Tuesday, April 13, 1943, James A. Boarman (inmate no. 571-AZ), Harold Martin Brest (inmate numbers, 380-AZ and 487-AZ), and Floyd G. Hamilton (inmate no. 523-AZ) attempted to escape. There was a fourth man who tried to escape also, what was his name? Al Capone Fred Hunter John Dillinger Alvin 'Old Creepy' Karpis

11. Between Thursday and Saturday, May 2 to May 4, 1946, Bernard Paul Coy (inmate no. 415-AZ), Joseph Paul Cretzer (inmate no. 548-AZ), Clarence Carnes (inmate no. 714-AZ), Marvin Franklin Hubbard (inmate no. 645-AZ), Sam Shockley (inmate no. 462-AZ), and Miran Edgar 'Tex' 'Buddy' Thompson (inmate no. 729-AZ) attempted to escape. These six men were famous for there rampage. What was the name given to their three days of terror? Answer: (Four Words. Spelling is important. There are NO SPELLING VARIENCES.)

12. Between Thursday and Saturday, May 2 to May 4, 1946, Bernard Paul Coy (inmate no. 415-AZ), Joseph Paul Cretzer (inmate no. 548-AZ), Clarence Carnes (inmate no. 714-AZ), Marvin Franklin Hubbard (inmate no. 645-AZ), Sam Shockley (inmate no. 462-AZ), and Miran Edgar 'Tex' 'Buddy' Thompson (inmate no. 729-AZ) attempted to escape. These six men were famous for there rampage. How many guards were murdered? Two Seven Five One

13. Between the years 1948 and 1955, there were ten more attempted escapes. True False

14. Who was the warden between 1955 and 1961? Olin G. Blackwell Edwin B. Slope James A. Johnston Paul J. Madigan

15. On Monday, July 23, 1956, an escape attempt was made. The prisoner was found hiding near the water's edge at the foot of the cliffs. What was his name? Tommy 'The Snitch' Turner Ted Huron Walters Floyd P. Wilson John K. Giles

16. On Monday, September 29, 1958, Aaron Walter Burgett (inmate no. 991-AZ) and Clyde Johnson (inmate no. 864-AZ) made their attempted escape. Which one of these two men were convicted of for robbing a post office? Answer: (One Word. Either Burgett or Johnson.)

17. Who was the warden between 1961 and 1963? Olin G. Blackwell Edwin B. Slope Paul J. Madigan James A. Johnston

18. On Monday, June 11, 1962, inmate no. 1485-AZ, inmate no. 1476-AZ, and inmate no. 1441-AZ escaped from Alcatraz. What were their names? Answer: (Three Words. There are four acceptable answers. Give LAST names only. Be careful how you choose.)

19. A fourth person was in on the planned escape with inmate no. 1485-AZ, inmate no. 1476-AZ, and inmate no. 1441-AZ. What was his name? Allen Clayton West Darl Lee Parker Charles Butts John Paul Scott

20. How many escapes and attempted escapes were made at Alcatraz (total of escapes and attempted escapes combined)? 11 19 16 14