Martha Stewart: Quiz On Stock Trading Case And Conviction! Trivia Question
Martha Stewart has been such a character of well-appointed homes and kitchens for decades, that it seems out of character for her to do something that would cause her to be arrested and jailed. She wasn't only sent to jail, but also in house arrest for some month. What do you know about the case and conviction of Martha Stewart! Let's find out
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When did Martha become involve with Insider Trading Scandal?
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March 2001
- B.
November 2001
- C.
January 2001
- D.
December 2001
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D. December 2001Explanation
Martha became involved with the Insider Trading Scandal in December 2001.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of these was Stewart charged?
- A.
Securities Fraud
- B.
Conspiracy
- C.
Obstructing of Justice
- D.
All of the above
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D. All of the aboveExplanation
Stewart was charged with securities fraud, conspiracy, and obstructing justice. This means that she was accused of committing all three of these offenses. Securities fraud involves deceptive practices in the stock market, conspiracy involves a secret agreement to commit a crime, and obstructing justice involves interfering with the legal process. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above."Rate this question:
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- 3.
When was Stewart Indicted?
- A.
June 2003
- B.
January 2004
- C.
July 2004
- D.
February 2003
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A. June 2003Explanation
Stewart was indicted in June 2003.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When did the case go to trial?
- A.
July 2003
- B.
June 2003
- C.
January 2004
- D.
June 2004
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C. January 2004Explanation
The case went to trial in January 2004.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many years of probation was Stewart convicted?
- A.
Five years
- B.
One year
- C.
Four years
- D.
Two years
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D. Two yearsExplanation
Stewart was convicted for two years of probation.Rate this question:
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- 6.
When did her 5 month sentence end?
- A.
February 2005
- B.
March 2005
- C.
January 2005
- D.
June 2005
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B. March 2005Explanation
The question asks for the end date of her 5-month sentence. Since her sentence started in October 2004, adding 5 months to that would bring us to March 2005. Therefore, March 2005 is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who was arrested for advising friends and family members to sell the stock before the FDA made the announcement and the stock dropped in price?
- A.
Dr. Samuel Waksal
- B.
Dr. John Waksal
- C.
Dr. Williams Waksal
- D.
Dr. Samson Waksal
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A. Dr. Samuel WaksalExplanation
Dr. Samuel Waksal was arrested for advising friends and family members to sell the stock before the FDA made the announcement and the stock dropped in price.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How much did she pay to settle a civil case with the securities and exchange commission?
- A.
$190,000
- B.
$192,000
- C.
$200,000
- D.
$195,000
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D. $195,000Explanation
She paid $195,000 to settle a civil case with the securities and exchange commission.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who was Stewart's broker?
- A.
Mary Bacanovic
- B.
Jeremy Bacanovic
- C.
Peter Bacanovic
- D.
John Bacanovic
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C. Peter BacanovicExplanation
Peter Bacanovic was Stewart's broker.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How long was Martha Stewart on house arrest?
- A.
Five Month
- B.
Eight Month
- C.
Two Month
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Five MonthExplanation
Martha Stewart was on house arrest for five months.Rate this question:
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