RI Trivia
It is over 11' tall, weighs more than 500 lbs., holds a spear in it's right hand and has a spectacular view of Providence
What is the Independent Man on top of the State House?
This alumna is a British-Iranian journalist and hosts her own television show and was a special guest speaker at the opening of the Harrington School Broadcast center.
Who is Christiane Amanpour?
In this country, mincemeat (mince) pie or Christmas pie is widely popular and a historical tradition.
What is England?
Will Ferrell (who was a virtual guest at URI this past spring) stars in this 2003 American Christmas comedy film set in NYC.
What is "Elf?"
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Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
Rhode Islanders call it a "bubbla"
What is a drinking fountain?
He is a graduate of URI and the Yale School of Drama and is currently one of the Tony nominees for best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play alongside Ian Barford, Jake Gyllenhaal, Tom Hiddleston, Blair Underwood, & Tom Sturridge
Who is Andrew Burnap?
This is an Italian-American Christmas eve tradition that has dishes of fish and other seafood.
What is the Feast of the Seven Fishes?
"You'll shoot your eye out" is a famous quote from this Christmas movie classic.
What is a Christmas Story?
This woman was a very special guest speaker at URI back in 2017. She is an English primatologist and anthropologist.
Who is Jane Goodall?
Now Rhode Island Mall, it was once know as what?
What is Midland Mall?
This building on the URI Kingston campus was built in 1928 and once served as an armory and gymnasium. Fastbreak basketball was invented there by legendary men's basketball coach, Frank Keaney.
What is Rodman Hall?
This dish originated in central and eastern Europe. Its main ingredients are potatoes, onion, egg, matzo meal, kosher salt and cooking oil.
What is latke?
This holiday classic film is known for this famous quote "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings" .
What is "It's a Wonderful Life"?
This woman is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate.
Who is Malala?
The towers on Ocean Road are all that remain of what local landmark that burned in the early 1900's
What is the Narragansett Casino?
This is the oldest building on the Kingston campus and it was built around 1796. In 1888, the state of Rhode Island purchased the building and the surrounding 140-acre farm for $5,000 to establish an agricultural school, which grew into present day URI.
What is the Oliver Watson House?
This creamy drink is mainly enjoyed by Americans and Canadians and many people like to add rum, bourbon or brandy.
What is eggnog?
Jim Carrey stars as the main character of this 2000 film based on a children's picture book.
What is "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
Her full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. Over the years, she got us talking about body image. Today her waistline has been widened and she's no longer always on tiptoe.
Who is Barbie (Barbie doll)?
What Providence landmark was erected by a local department store in 1880?
What is the Shepard Clock?
This URI Professor is known for discovering the Titanic shipwreck.
Who is Bob Ballard?
This cake originated in Roman times and its main ingredients are candied fruit and/or dried fruit, nuts, spices, sugar and flour.
What is fruitcake?
This 2003 Christmas themed comedy film set in London and Wisconsin and stars Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson and many more.
What is "Love Actually"?
This amazing woman lives in Narragansett and is a proud wife, mother and grandmother. She soon will have lots of time to spend with her family and to run her Airbnb.
Who is Michelle Carraccia?
Happy Retirement Michelle!! We are going to miss you at URI! We hope you come and visit once in awhile!! We wish you all the best!!!!