Think you can escape Alcatraz?

Take this quiz to find out how well you know the world renown prison and stand a chance at escape.

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On Mar 5, 2017

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The name of the prison comes from the Spanish word ‘Alcatraz’, what does it mean?

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Alcatraz had a capacity of how many prisoners?

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What year did Alcatraz open?

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What purpose do the former grounds of Alcatraz serve now?

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Before it became a prison, what was Alcatraz used as?

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What year was the movie ‘Escape from Alcatraz’ released?

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During its years in operation, how many escape attempts were carried out at Alcatraz?

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Which inmate was a World renown gangster and one of Alcatraz’s first prisoners?

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Which prisoner was nicknamed "The birdman of Alcatraz"?

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Alcatraz had a death row.

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In the early years of Alcatraz, inmates were not allowed to speak to one another except during meals and recreation times?

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