Adoption Facts
This type of adoption occurs when there is no contact between the adoptive family and the biological family.
What is a Closed Adoption?
This famous ride warned the colonies that “The British are coming!” in 1775.
What is Paul Revere's Ride?
These body parts of a dog share their name with Northeastern University's beloved mascot.
What is Paws?
BU sends more players from this sport to the national league than any other college.
What is Hockey?
This professional football team, known for their fall games and rich history, calls Foxborough, Massachusetts, their home.
What are The New England Patriots?
This “Think Different” Apple co-founder was adopted at birth in San Francisco.
Who is Steve Jobs?
This dessert, first baked in Boston’s Parker House Hotel, is now Massachusetts' official state dessert.
What is a Boston Creme Pie?
Running in this type of clothing is what makes Northeastern's annual run fun.
What is Underwear?
These housing accommodations at Boston University were constructed by someone who also designed prisons.
What is Warren Towers?
These large orange gourds are commonly carved into scary faces for Halloween, transforming them into spooky decorations.
What are Pumpkins?
Adoptive parents in the U.S. can receive this, a federal benefit intended to offset adoption expenses.
What is the Adoption Tax Credit?
This area of Boston has gained the stereotype of containing a lot of "finance bros."
What is Southie (South Boston)?
This number is how many global campuses Northeastern has.
What is 13?
Stepping on this spot at Boston University curses you from graduating in four years. The curse can only be reversed by getting to the doors of Marsh Plaza in 10 seconds.
What is the BU Seal?
This event marks the official start of Fall, with day and night nearly equal in length around September 22nd.
What is the Autumn Equinox?
This South American country has strict adoption laws, which often prioritize extended family members over adoptive families.
What is Brazil?
This is the name that Massachusetts residents call traffic circles.
What are Rotaries?
This is the year Northeastern University was founded, marking the beginning of over a century of experiential education.
What is 1898?
These two famous justice activists both attended Boston Univeristy. Name one of them for the points.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK jr) or Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC)?
Before it was commonly called "autumn" or "fall," the season was historically known by this name. One that reflected the gathering of crops and preparing for winter.
What is Harvest?
This ancient civilization was one of the first to have formalized laws for adoption, allowing adoptees to inherit property and ensuring they were treated as full members of the family.
What is Ancient Rome?
This unit of measurement, used to measure the length of the Harvard Bridge in Boston, is named after a MIT frat student.
What is a Smoot?
Stacking these items are a popular activity for Northeastern students to engage in during the nice Spring days.
What are Hammocks?
This feature at BU’s FitRec is a popular spot for relaxation and fun.
What is The Lazy River?
This tree, known for its fan-shaped leaves that turn bright yellow in the fall, can be found in many areas around Boston. However, its fruit is notorious for emitting a strong, unpleasant smell when it falls.
What is the Ginkgo Tree?