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Alderson Federal Prison Camp Trivia Quiz

"It's a good thing." At least for some people. Martha Stewart was sentenced to spend five months there. She's not the only famous person to do time there. Unless otherwise noted, all information is from The Register-Herald, Oct. 8, 2004.

A multiple-choice quiz by books407. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
books407

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
193,025

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where is Alderson Federal Prison Camp? Hint

Georgia

North Carolina

West Virginia

Kentucky

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Martha Stewart convicted of?
Hint

Securities fraud

Lying to the government

Stock tampering

Conspiracy

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Question 3 of 10

3. What did the media dub Alderson Federal Prison Camp? Hint

Camp Cupcake

Day Camp

Camp Kismet

Camp K-Mart

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Question 4 of 10

4. Can inmates bring personal belongings to Alderson?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Can Martha Stewart continue to receive a salary while in prison?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the Manson family member to serve time at Alderson? Hint

Sharon Tate

Patty Hearst

Lynette Fromme

Rosemary LaBianca

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Question 7 of 10

7. An FBI informant served time at Alderson, also for attempting to assassinate President Ford. Who was she? Hint

Nelda Jeanne Roush

Sara Jane Moore

Arletta Kincaid

Ann Harper

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Question 8 of 10

8. Iva Toguri spent time at Alderson. What was her crime? Hint

Treason

Conspiracy

Drug trafficking

Bribery

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Question 9 of 10

9. What famous singer served time at Alderson? Hint

Bonnie Darrow

Nina Simone

Billie Holiday

Joni Mitchell

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Question 10 of 10

10. Mildred Gillars also served time at Alderson. Which war were her crimes associated with? Hint

Korean War

World War II

World War I

Viet Nam War

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where is Alderson Federal Prison Camp?

Answer: West Virginia

According to Newsday.com, Alderson opened in 1927. It was the vision of Eleanor Roosevelt and Mabel Walker Willebrandt, the first woman appointed to run federal prisons.

2. What was Martha Stewart convicted of?

Answer: Lying to the government

She was convicted of both lying to the government and obstruction of justice. The Securities fraud charge was thrown out by the judge.

3. What did the media dub Alderson Federal Prison Camp?

Answer: Camp Cupcake

It is a Federal Prison Camp and not a walk in the park. Prisoners are treated strictly, but a former inmate had this to say about it: "It looks like a college. There's no bars, no locked doors, no razor wire. If you have to do time, do it at Alderson because it is nice."

4. Can inmates bring personal belongings to Alderson?

Answer: Yes

Inmates may bring a few personal items that may include a small amount of cash, a Social Security card, and a religious item approved by the warden.

5. Can Martha Stewart continue to receive a salary while in prison?

Answer: No

While in prison, Martha is eligible for jobs that pay from 12 cents to 40 cents an hour, just like all the other inmates.

6. Who was the Manson family member to serve time at Alderson?

Answer: Lynette Fromme

Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme was convicted of attempting to assassinate President Ford. She escaped from Alderson in 1987 and was caught a couple of days later. She was transferred to a federal prison in Texas.

7. An FBI informant served time at Alderson, also for attempting to assassinate President Ford. Who was she?

Answer: Sara Jane Moore

Ms. Moore was recruited by the FBI to gain information concerning the Patty Hearst kidnapping. She shot at President Ford in San Francisco in 1975.

8. Iva Toguri spent time at Alderson. What was her crime?

Answer: Treason

Iva Toguri was identified as "Tokyo Rose" during World War II. "Tokyo Rose" was actually several Japanese women who broadcasted propaganda to the Americans fighting in the Pacific. She was pardoned in 1977 by President Ford.

9. What famous singer served time at Alderson?

Answer: Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday, a blues singer, served eight months at Alderson in 1947. Her crime was heroin possession.

10. Mildred Gillars also served time at Alderson. Which war were her crimes associated with?

Answer: World War II

Mildred Gillars was also known as "Axis Sally." She was convicted of treason for trying to lower the morale of U. S. troops over the German radio.

Source: Author books407

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