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Upward Bound
College Knowledge
Riddles
Random
100

What is the name of Tarleton's pet duck?

Oscar P!!

100

How many recruitment meetings are there?

3!!

Ps. Try your best to attend all 3!

100

 What is a GPA?
A. Grade Point Average
B. General Performance Assessment
C. Graduate Program Application
D. Grade Placement Award

A. Grade Point Average

100

I have hands but cannot clap. I have a face but cannot smile. I tell you something, but I never speak. What am I?

A clock!!

100

What is the largest planet in our solar system?
A. Earth
B. Saturn
C. Jupiter
D. Neptune

C. Jupiter

200

What is Tarleton State University's mascot?

The Texan Rider!!

200

When are Applications due?

Saturday, December 5th 2026 Before 1PM!!

200

What is the purpose of a college campus tour?
A. To take a day off school
B. To explore the campus and learn about the college
C. To apply for a driver's license
D. To automatically receive a scholarship  


B. To explore the campus and learn about the college

200

The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?

Footsteps!!

200

What is the process by which plants use sunlight to make food?
A. Respiration
B. Photosynthesis
C. Evaporation
D. Condensation

B. Photosynthesis

300

What color are the pancakes during homecoming week?

Purple!!

300

What Days are meetings on?

Saturday!!

300

According to the Upward Bound Program, are students required to pursue higher education after high school? Why?

A. No, because the program only focuses on graduating high school.
B. Yes, because the program prepares students to continue their education beyond high school.
C. No, because students only need to maintain good grades.
D. Yes, because students must attend a four-year university.

B. Yes, because the program prepares students to continue their education beyond high school.

300

I can travel around the world while staying in one corner. What am I?


A stamp!!

300

What is the capital of Texas?
A. Dallas
B. Houston
C. San Antonio
D. Austin

D. Austin

400

Duck camp __ ____ __

Fill in the blanks!

We Love it!!

400

What month is the Summer Program in?

June!!

400

What is a scholarship?
A. A loan that must always be repaid
B. A fee charged by a university
C. Money awarded to help pay for education that generally does not need to be repaid
D. A required college course

C. Money awarded to help pay for education that generally does not need to be repaid

400

I am an odd number. Take away one letter, and I become even. What number am I?

Seven!!

(remove the "s" and it becomes "even")

400

Which ocean is the largest?
A. Atlantic Ocean
B. Indian Ocean
C. Arctic Ocean
D. Pacific Ocean  


D. Pacific Ocean  

500

Who founded Tarleton State University?

John Tarleton!!

500

Who is the director of the Upward Bound program?

Mimi or Maria Vazquez!!

500

What is a major?
A. A college sports team
B. The main subject a student studies in college
C. A type of scholarship
D. A college dorm room

B:The main subject a student studies in college

500

A student has 6 eggs. They break 2 eggs, cook 2 eggs, and eat 2 eggs. How many eggs are left?

4 eggs!!

(the same 2 eggs can be broken, cooked, and eaten!)

500

What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

Mitochondria

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