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Alcatraz Trivia Quiz

I only visited Alcaztraz once but I put some of the info in the quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by corny05. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
corny05

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
44,193

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
1798

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (5/5), Guest 68 (4/5), Guest 209 (4/5).

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Question 1 of 5

1. 'The Birdman of Alcatraz' was the nickname of what famous inmate? Hint

Al Capone

George Kelly

Alvin Karpis

Robert Stroud

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Question 2 of 5

2. Alcatraz was built as a fort in what year? Hint

1862

1776

1791

1853

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Question 3 of 5

3. The main walkway in the cellhouse was called what by the prisoners? Hint

Abbey Rd.

Main Street

Broadway

Sunset Blvd.

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Question 4 of 5

4. There were four cells in the jail that were completely dark. These were known as what? Hint

The Holes

Certain Death

The Pits

Uh Oh

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Question 5 of 5

5. In what year was the prison closed? Hint

1993

1884

1950

1963

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Mar 24 2024 : Guest 67: 5/5
Mar 23 2024 : Guest 68: 4/5
Mar 20 2024 : Guest 209: 4/5
Mar 18 2024 : Guest 164: 3/5

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'The Birdman of Alcatraz' was the nickname of what famous inmate?

Answer: Robert Stroud

Robert Stroud was called the 'Bird Man' because he used to preform experiments on birds. Good and bad!

2. Alcatraz was built as a fort in what year?

Answer: 1853

It was first noted on maps in 1776 but it remained a lonely little island.

3. The main walkway in the cellhouse was called what by the prisoners?

Answer: Broadway

Another main hall was called Michigan Ave.

4. There were four cells in the jail that were completely dark. These were known as what?

Answer: The Holes

One inmate kept sane by throwing a button in the air and trying to find it on his hands and knees.

5. In what year was the prison closed?

Answer: 1963

It was closed by Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy because it cost too much to operate and it was falling into disrepair.

Source: Author corny05

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