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100

In what year was the University of Illinois (now Urbana-Champaign) officially founded?

1867

100

What is the name of the misfit, underdog fraternity that Mike and Sulley end up joining and representing in the Scare Games?




Oozma Kappa

100

Which famous historical document begins with the iconic opening phrase "We the People"?

The US Constitution

200

This iconic bronze statue, sculpted by Lorado Taft, greets visitors near the Illini Union and features two figures representing learning and labor.

Alma Mater

200

Netflix's hit series Wednesday follows Wednesday Addams as she attends which moody, gothic boarding school for supernatural outcasts?



Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters



200

Which of the following animals is classified as a vertebrate (an animal with a backbone)?

Frog

300

The 1988-89 UIUC men's basketball team captured the nation's attention with an exciting, fast-paced style of play and advanced to the NCAA Final Four. What famous nickname was given to this legendary squad?  

The Flying Illini

300

In the explosive global Netflix phenomenon Squid Game, what is the name of the first deadly childhood game the contestants play?

Red Light, Green Light

300

What is the longest river located entirely or primarily within the United States?




Mississippi

400

This UIUC alumnus co-created the Mosaic web browser as a student in 1993 and went on to co-found Netscape Communications Corporation.

Marc Andreesen

400

What iconic, memorable line does Tony Stark deliver right before using the Infinity Stones to defeat Thanos in Avengers: Endgame?




"I am Iron Man"
400

Which planet in our solar system is widely known as the "Red Planet"?

Mars

500

Known as the "Galloping Ghost," this legendary UIUC halfback famously scored four touchdowns in just 12 minutes against Michigan in 1924.

Red Grange

500

Christopher Nolan’s 2023 Best Picture-winning blockbuster Oppenheimer focuses on the scientific race to build what historic undertaking?




The Manhattan Project

500

Which of the North American Great Lakes is located entirely within the borders of the United States?




Lake Michigan

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