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When was Cornell founded?
1865
Before following Christ, this apostle was a tax collector. His Gospel is also the only with the visit of the Magi.
Matthew
After Jesus denied Jesus three times, what animal made a loud noise?
A Rooster
40
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told his followers they are "the ___ of the earth"?
What are the names of the five dining halls on West?
Alice Cook (just Cook is fine), Becker, Keeton, Rose, and Jansen's (Bethe also acceptable)
In the Garden of Gethsemane, this apostle cut off the ear of the high priest's servant.
Peter
While Moses was on Mount Sinai, the Israelites built a golden statue of what animal?
Calf
After Peter preached on Pentecost, about this many people were baptized on a single day?
3,000
God promised to bring Israel to a land "flowing with" these two foods
Milk and Honey
The first Olympic gold medals were ever awarded in 1904, and a Cornellelian won one in this sport.”
Track and Field (Bonus 100 for specifically four-mile team race)
Which of the original Twelve apostles was not martyred?
John - Died of old age around 100 A.D.
Along with honey, what did John the Baptist notably eat while in the wilderness?
Locusts
In Luke 17, Jesus heals ten lepers, but only this many of them came back to say thank you.
1
This burger chain prints Bible references like "John 3:16" on the bottom of its cups and wrappers.
In-N-Out
How many steps to reach the top of McGraw Tower? (Closest answer wins)
161
After Judas died, this apostle was chosen to replace him by the casting of lots.
Matthias
A coin
God told Gideon that his army was too big and cut it from 32,000 down to this many men? (Hint: after the second reduction)
300
Many Italian-American families celebrate Christmas Eve with a "Feast of the Seven" of these.
Fishes (baccali, shrimp, clams & mussels, smelts/sardines, shrimp & lobster, etc.)
How many games has Cornell Athletics won this fall thus far? (Closest answer wins; As of November 3rd, only Varsity Sports)
45 (13 in Volleyball, 10 in Men's Soccer, 7 in Field Hockey, 5 in Women's Soccer, 3 in Football, 2 in Sprint football, 4 in Women's Ice Hockey, 1 in Men's Ice Hockey)
Andrew is the patron saint of this country, and its flag shows his X-shaped cross.
In the second plague of Egypt, these animals covered the land
Frogs
The New Testament contains this many books.
27
Legend says monks shaped this twisted bread to look like arms crossed in prayer.
Pretzel