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100
What year was Cornell founded?
1853
100
Cornell's mascot has been the Ram since 1948, and has seen many iterations throughout the years.
True or False: Cornell has had a live Ram as a mascot.
True!
100
What is the name of Cornell's shade of purple that is used in any official material?
Cornell Purple
100
This denim brand was founded the same year as Cornell.
Levi Strauss & Co.
100
This NFL player is rumored to now be dating Taylor Swift.
Travis Kelce
200
Cornell and Coe are the oldest intercollegiate rivalry west of the Mississippi. What year did this rivalry begin?
A. 1874
B. 1923
C. 1857
D. 1891
D. 1891
200
What happens after Cornell scores for the first time in a basketball game against Coe College?
Toilet paper is thrown on the court.
200
Is this Cornell's Seal or Shield?
Seal
200
This candy company, most known for their baseball stadium, was founded the same year that Cornell and Coe began their rivalry.
The Wrigley Company
200
This rapper was killed in the 90's, but a new development has just arisen, with Duane (Keffe D) Davis being arrested for their murder.
Tupac Shakur
300
What year did Cornell finally allow dancing on campus?
A. 1982
B. 1926
C. 1892
D. 1901
B. 1926
300
Brushing your hair under this tree will help you find your true love – or so the legend says?
Ginkgo Tree
300
Which logo is correct? (left/right)
right!
300
This building was built in 1850, making it the oldest building on campus, and older than Cornell itself.
The President's House
300
This NFL team was pressured by the public to change their name, and have just recently been in the news again, as a lawsuit has been filed for them to change back to their original name.
Washington Commanders (formerly Redskins)
400
The Rock found its way to campus in 1889 after being hauled by horse-drawn carriage. How much does the Rock weigh?
5,000lbs
400
SPECIAL QUESTION! Sponsored by the Cornell College Bookstore:
What is the title of Cornell's Alma Mater?
Cornell Greater By Thy Name
400
Which of these is not an official secondary color of Cornell's brand?
A. Cornell Berry
B. Cornell Orange
C. Cornell Grape
D. Cornell Goldenrod
C. Cornell Grape
400
Opened in 1966, this colorful space has been the center of campus for 57 years now!
the Orange Carpet (or OC)
400
This NASA astronaut spent over a year on the International Space Station instead of the original 6 month trip he had planned. This happened because of a discovered coolant leak on his original ride back to Earth.
Frank Rubio
500
This Residence Hall was designed in 1885, and once temporarily housed a hospital.
Bowman-Carter Hall
500
This Cornell community icon has been in Law Hall since it was built in 1925, but was rescued from a parking lot sale and rehung in the 80's.
Moosehead(or their government name, Cornell T. Moose)
500
Which of these logos is correct?(left/right)
Right!
500
There have been over 6,900 alumni with unique surnames throughout Cornell's history, but what is the most common one?
Smith
500
In an effort to support crew members during the Hollywood strikes, this actor auctioned off a chance to let them walk your dog.
A. Donald Glover
B. Neil Patrick Harris
C. Adam Scott
D. George Clooney
C. Adam Scott
600
What year was Thomas Commons renovated?
2014
600
This space on campus has hosted Casino Night, Dan Schwartz, Sir Mix-a-Lot, and a life-size game of chess.
The Orange Carpet (OC)
600
What is Cornell's official primary font?
A. Farnham Display
B. Comic Sans
C. Times New Roman
D. Roboto
A. Farnham Display
600
Introduced in 1916, freshman were once forced to wear beanies around campus at all times, as a symbol of their newness to the college. What year did this tradition end?
A. 1931
B. 1941
C. 1951
D. 1971
D. 1971
600
This celebrity is releasing a memoir in October titled "The Woman in Me".
Britney Spears