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100

What is the Cardinals’ mascot’s name? 

A. Finn Bird

B. Frank Bird 

C. Fred Bird 

D. Big Bird

C. Fredbird

100

Washington University St. Louis was founded in?

A. 1904

B. 1845

C. 1853

D. 1909

A. 1853

100

What popular appetizer was invented in St. Louis?

Toasted Ravioli

100

What year was St. Louis founded?

A. 1609

B. 1764

C. 1563

D. 1805

B. 1764

100

What is the iconic symbol of St. Louis?

Gateway Arch 

200

What is the name of the area outside the baseball stadium where fans gather? 

A. Energizer Park

B. Ballpark Village

C. Anheuser-Busch 

D. Enterprise Center 

B. Ballpark Village

200

The Olympics were held at WashU at Francis Olympic field in which year?

A. 1911

B. 1904

C. 1923

D. 1949

D.  1904

200

Which dessert is a famous St. Louis creation, which was created by mistake?

Gooey Butter Cake

200

Which famous rapper is from St. Louis?

Bonus: What was the name of their first album?


 Nelly 

Bonus: Country Grammar

200

What major river runs alongside St. Louis?

Mississippi River 

300

What is the well-known area in St. Louis called that has a strong Italian-American heritage and culture? 

A. Cahokia Mounds 

B. Bevo Mill 

C. Central West End 

D. The Hill 

D. The Hill

300

Which building on campus holds a copy of the original Declaration of Independence? 

A. Bixby Hall (Sam Fox School)

B. Busch Hall (History Department)

C. Ridgley Library (Now Holmes Lounge) 

D. Olin Library (Main Campus Library)

D. Olin Library

300

What local cheese is often used in St. Louis-style pizza?

Provel cheese

300

The 1904 Olympic Games took place in which St. Louis park?

A. Tilles Park

B. Forest Park 

C. Granite City Park

D. Vago Park

B. Forest Park

300

What popular entertainment and cultural district is located just north of WashU's campus (easily accessible by foot)?

The Delmar Loop

400

What is the official soccer team called in St. Louis? 

A. St. Louis City SC 

B. Louie City Club Soccer

C. Soccer Club St. Louie 

D. St. Louis City FC 

A. St. Louis City SC

400

The architectural style of the WashU Danforth campus is?

A. Victorian

B. Gothic

C. Classical

D. Renaissance

B. Gothic

400

What is the name of the popular St. Louis custard shop that was founded in 1929?

Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

400

What nickname is most commonly associated with St. Louis, MO and specifically refers to the Gateway Arch?

"Gateway to the West"

400

Name two characteristics of St. Louis-style pizza?

Cracker-like crust

cut into squares/rectangles

topped with provel cheese 

500

In which year did the Cardinals win their very first World Series title?

A. 1948

B. 1904

C. 1969

D. 1926

D. 1926

500

Official Logo Usage on Merchandise Guidelines: WashU's "1-color logo" can only be displayed in the following colors?

A. Green, Red, White

B. Oatmeal, Gray, Red, Green 

C. White, Black, Red

D. Green, Red, Gray, Black

C. White, Black, Red

500

What popular treat is St. Louis credited with inventing (or popularizing) during the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904?

Ice Cream Cone (Waffle Cone)

500

Which two explorers began their famous expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase near The Gateway Arch National Park?

Lewis & Clark

500

What color is the base/background of the St. Louis flag?

A. Blue

B. Red

C. Yellow

D. Black

Bonus: What symbol/object is depicted on the flag?

B. Red


Bonus: Fleur-de-lis (French Lily)