Question 1

Which country is known for having the most infamous prison escapes in history?

Accepted Answer

United States - The United States has seen numerous prison escapes due to its large prison population, with over 2 million inmates, far surpassing other countries. China  1.6, Do Brazil & Russia 600K

Question 2

What is the most common method used in prison escapes throughout history?

Accepted Answer

Through tunnels - While helicopter rescues are attention-grabbing, tunnels have been a more common method of escape due to their stealthy nature and lower cost.

Question 3

How many prisons located on islands are known to exist worldwide?

Accepted Answer

Over 100 - There are over 100 island-based prisons globally, with isolated locations often chosen to prevent escapes.

Question 4

Which prison is often cited as the toughest in the world due to its isolated location?

Accepted Answer

Devil's Island

Question 5

What did John Dillinger use as a weapon during his escape from Crown Point Jail in 1934?

Accepted Answer

A fake pistol - John Dillinger used a fake wooden gun he carved himself and painted black, which was hidden inside a rubber chicken during his dramatic escape.

Question 6

Which prison is often referred to as "The Rock" and known for its difficult-to-escape status?

Accepted Answer

Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary - Alcatraz gained its infamous reputation as an inescapable prison due to its location on an island in the middle of San Francisco Bay, making it extremely difficult for prisoners to swim to the mainland.

Question 7

How did notorious criminal Al Capone attempt to escape from Alcatraz?

Accepted Answer

He never attempted to escape - While Al Capone was imprisoned at Alcatraz, he never made any escape attempts. He served his time and was eventually released due to deteriorating health from syphilis.

Question 8

Which of the following facilities did Pablo Escobar NOT have at his custom-built prison called "La Catedral" in Colombia?

Accepted Answer

A horse stable

Question 9

How did El Chapo create the tunnel he used to escape from a Mexican prison in 2015?

Accepted Answer

Through a collaboration with prison staff -  El Chapo's escape involved the cooperation of corrupt prison staff who helped him build a sophisticated tunnel, which highlights the prevalence of tunnel escapes. Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán's escape involved an elaborate mile-long tunnel complete with lighting and ventilation, highlighting the audacity of his breakout.

Question 10

What did Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers use to craft their makeshift rafts during their escape from Alcatraz in 1962?

Accepted Answer

Raincoats - Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers created makeshift life vests and a raft using plastic raincoats, which they inflated with a crude bellows made from a concertina.

Question 11

During the "Great Escape" from Stalag Luft III, how long did it take the prisoners to dig their tunnel, and how long was the tunnel?

Accepted Answer

9 months, 80 meters - The prisoners at Stalag Luft III spent nine months digging a tunnel that was 76 meters long, a remarkable achievement of patience and perseverance in challenging conditions. The prisoners at Stalag Luft III used stolen spoons to dig a tunnel that became famous as the "Great Escape" tunnel.

Question 12

Which of these isolated islands recently opened its first-ever prison in 2019, focusing on rehabilitation and humane treatment?

Accepted Answer

Greenland

Famous Prison Escape Trivia (12 Question Quiz)

2) What is the most common method used in prison escapes throughout history?

3) How many prisons located on islands are known to exist worldwide?

4) Which prison is often cited as the toughest in the world due to its isolated location?

5) What did John Dillinger use as a weapon during his escape from Crown Point Jail in 1934?

6) Which prison is often referred to as "The Rock" and known for its difficult-to-escape status?

7) How did notorious criminal Al Capone attempt to escape from Alcatraz?

8) Which of the following facilities did Pablo Escobar NOT have at his custom-built prison called "La Catedral" in Colombia?

9) How did El Chapo create the tunnel he used to escape from a Mexican prison in 2015?

10) What did Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers use to craft their makeshift rafts during their escape from Alcatraz in 1962?

11) During the "Great Escape" from Stalag Luft III, how long did it take the prisoners to dig their tunnel, and how long was the tunnel?

12) Which of these isolated islands recently opened its first-ever prison in 2019, focusing on rehabilitation and humane treatment?