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Throw Away the Key! Trivia Quiz

Can you identify these infamous prisons from around the world?

A multiple-choice quiz by zigzag_2100. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
zigzag_2100

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
352,316

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What name was given by American PoWs to the Hoa Loa prison during the Vietnam War? Hint

Hanoi Hilton

Cu Chi Tunnels

Ho Chi Minh City

Bo Luc Lac

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Question 2 of 10

2. Nelson Mandela was held in this South African prison for 18 years. Hint

Ellis Island

Rikers Island

Devil's Island

Robben Island

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Question 3 of 10

3. Johnny Cash famously performed live at Folsom Prison, releasing his live recording in 1968. What prison did he perform and record live at in 1969? Hint

Texas State Prison

San Quentin

Alcatraz Island

Fort Leavenworth

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which famous fictional character, created by Alexander Dumas, was held in the real-life French prison Chateau d'If? Hint

The Count of Monte Cristo

Zorro

The Man in the Iron Mask

Robin Hood

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Question 5 of 10

5. A modern tourist attraction, this sometimes prison is the home of the Crown Jewels of the British monarchy. Hint

Windsor Castle

The Tower of London

Buckingham Palace

Tower Bridge

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Question 6 of 10

6. Surely the most famous prison in the US, Alcatraz has been the subject of many movies. Which of the following does not feature Alcatraz? Hint

Cool Hand Luke

Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore

The Rock

The Book of Eli

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Question 7 of 10

7. During World War II, this famous German castle was used to hold Allied PoWs who had already escaped from other prisoner camps and been recaptured. Hint

Colditz

Burg Eltz

Neuschwanstein

Reichstadt

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Caribbean island off French Guiana is home to one of the most infamous prisons in history? Hint

Haiti

Hell Island

Devil's Island

Elba

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Question 9 of 10

9. What French fortress was stormed by a crowd during the French Revolution, an event which is commemorated on July 14 each year? Hint

Bastille

Versailles

Tuileries

Marseillaise

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Question 10 of 10

10. This fictional prison featured in the "Harry Potter" series was based on Alcatraz. Hint

Azerbaijan

Voldemort

Hogwarts

Azkaban

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What name was given by American PoWs to the Hoa Loa prison during the Vietnam War?

Answer: Hanoi Hilton

The Hoa Loa Prison was originally built by the French to house Vietnamese political prisoners. Construction first began in 1886.

2. Nelson Mandela was held in this South African prison for 18 years.

Answer: Robben Island

Mandela actually spent 27 years imprisoned. He was moved several times in an attempt to lessen his influence on other prisoners.

3. Johnny Cash famously performed live at Folsom Prison, releasing his live recording in 1968. What prison did he perform and record live at in 1969?

Answer: San Quentin

Despite writing numerous songs about prison life, Johnny Cash never actually served a prison sentence. He did, however, spend a few nights in local jails for various misdemeanors.

4. Which famous fictional character, created by Alexander Dumas, was held in the real-life French prison Chateau d'If?

Answer: The Count of Monte Cristo

The Chateau d'If was used as a prison for over 250 years and has been a tourist attraction since 1890. It is located in the Mediterranean Sea near Marseilles.

5. A modern tourist attraction, this sometimes prison is the home of the Crown Jewels of the British monarchy.

Answer: The Tower of London

The Tower of London is often reputed to be the most haunted building in all of Britain. It supposedly houses the spirits of many famous historical figures, such as Anne Boleyn.

6. Surely the most famous prison in the US, Alcatraz has been the subject of many movies. Which of the following does not feature Alcatraz?

Answer: Cool Hand Luke

At least 36 men are known to have attempted to escape from Alcatraz; of those, 23 were caught, two drowned and six were shot. Five others were never seen again after their escape attempt, and it is believed that they drowned. Their bodies have never been recovered, so perhaps at least one made it out alive...

7. During World War II, this famous German castle was used to hold Allied PoWs who had already escaped from other prisoner camps and been recaptured.

Answer: Colditz

During the making of the British TV series "Escape From Colditz", many of the external and internal shots were actually filmed at Stirling Castle in Scotland. Colditz Castle is located in Colditz the town.

8. Which Caribbean island off French Guiana is home to one of the most infamous prisons in history?

Answer: Devil's Island

Former Devil's Island inmate Henri Charri�re described multiple escape attempts in his autobiography. Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman starred in the 1973 movie "Papillon", which was based on his book.

9. What French fortress was stormed by a crowd during the French Revolution, an event which is commemorated on July 14 each year?

Answer: Bastille

The storming of the Bastille Saint-Antoine in Paris on 14 July 1789 was a pivotal moment in the French Revolution. The original Bastille was actually destroyed in the months following the storming, and is now marked by the Place De Bastille.

10. This fictional prison featured in the "Harry Potter" series was based on Alcatraz.

Answer: Azkaban

The film version of the "Prisoner of Azkaban" was the last "Harry Potter" film to be released on VHS video tape. It was released in June 2004.

Source: Author zigzag_2100

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