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100

In what year did MSU officially change its name from Michigan Agricultural College to Michigan State University?

A. 1964

B. 1955

C.1970

D. 1962

A. 1964

100

This fruit floats in water because 25% of its volume is air.

A. Pear

B. Apple

C. Clementine 

What is an apple?

100

The traditional Christmas plant with red and green leaves, native to Mexico, is called this.

What is poinsettia?

100

This part of the nervous system carries messages between your brain and body.

Spinal Cord

200

The first four lines of the Fight Song

On the banks of the Red Cedar,
There’s a school that’s known to all;
Its specialty is winning,
And those Spartans play good ball! 

200

Octopuses have three of these organs.

A. Stomachs

B. Intestine

C. Heats

What are hearts?

200

People often hang these on doors or over fireplaces during the Christmas season.

Answer: What are wreaths?

200

Mental health is part of overall wellness; this daily practice has been shown to reduce stress and improve focus.

Meditation

300

Spartan Alumni: Basketball Legend best known for his time on the Lakers

Magic Johnson 

300

he Eiffel Tower can grow up to this many inches taller in summer due to heat expansion.

A. 6 Inches

B. 8 Inches

C. 3 inches

6 Inches

300

Families light this special candle holder during Hanukkah.

What is a menorah?

300

A tumor that stays in one place and does not spread is called this.

What is benign?

400

Spartan Alumni: Hollywood Actor known for roles in Films such as Misery and The Godfather

James Caan

400

How many reindeer does Santa have?

400

On December 21st or 22nd, the Earth experiences this event, the shortest day and longest night of the year.

Winter Solstice

400

These brain cells are responsible for sending and receiving electrical signals.

A. Neurons 

B. Neutrons

C. Red blood cells

What are neurons?

500

This famous MSU grad became a billionaire and philanthropist, founding the Broad Foundation.

 Who is Eli Broad?

500

The busiest Black Friday in terms of foot traffic was recorded in this year in the U.S.

A.2014

B. 2011

C. 2002

2011

500

This African-American holiday, celebrated from December 26th to January 1st, focuses on family, community, and cultural heritage, and its name comes from a Swahili phrase meaning “first fruits.”

What is Kwanzaa?

500

The hippocampus in your brain helps with this daily function

A. Mobility 

B. Memory

C. Eyesight

Memory 

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