New this month from the University of Nebraska Press is The American Indian Occupation of Alcatraz Island: Red Power and Self-Determination by Troy R. Johnson. From November 20, 1969 to June 11, 1971 the world focused its attention on Alcatraz Island and the American Indians who were occupying it. In this detailed recounting of the occupation, those who participated in it and those who organized it, Johnson explains how it was pivotal in developing “pan-Indian activism" as Americans rallied in support of the Indians. This week Tuesday Trivia will give you a few facts about this infamous island and give you an idea of what it was before the occupation.

1.    The word Alcatraz is a Spanish word for what?
2.    True or False: There were no executions on Alcatraz?
3.     What was the prison’s nickname?
4.    The prison operated for how long?
5.    Prisoners stayed on Alcatraz for an average of how long?
6.    True or False:  There were no women guards or prisoners on Alcatraz?
7.    The only rumored escapees of Alcatraz were who?
8.    The prison could hold how many inmates?
9.    Before it was a prison the island was what?
10.    True or False:  From 1969-1971 Native Americans occupied the island?

Ok readers, how do you think you did? Remember, you can find The American Indian Occupation of Alcatraz Island: Red Power and Self-Determination by Troy R. Johnson at the UNP website. Be sure to check back tomorrow for the answers.