WPI
What is the name of WPI's mascot?
Gompei
Antarctica
Arachnophobia
What is the main ingredient in the classic dessert, chocolate mousse?
Chocolate
In Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," what feline character can disappear and reappear at will, and imparts philosophical advice to Alice?
The Cheshire Cat
What year was WPI founded?
1865
Where is the world's busiest airport?
Atlanta, Georgia
What is the most popular Halloween costume?
Spider-man
What is the French culinary term for quickly immersing food in boiling water, then immediately transferring it to ice water to halt the cooking process?
Blanching
Which director is known for creating mind-bending films like "Inception," "Interstellar," and "The Dark Knight Trilogy"?
Christopher Nolan
What are WPI's top 3 Majors?
Mechanical Engineering 20%
Computer Science 15%
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 11%
What is the highest-grossing horror movie of all time?
It
What term is used to describe the process of rapidly cooking food in a small amount of fat over high heat?
Sear
In the Disney-Pixar film "Finding Nemo," what type of fish is Dory known to suffer from short-term memory loss?
Blue Tang
How long (time) of a walk is it to the South Village Student Center from Stoddard? (according to Google Maps)
13 minutes (closest team wins)
What is the largest populated country in Africa?
Nigeria
What 2017 film unravels the disturbing tale of a young Black man ensnared in a nightmarish suburban scheme involving body swapping?
Get Out
Which creamy Italian cheese is a key ingredient in the classic dessert tiramisu?
Mascarpone cheese
In Greek mythology, what creature was a fire-breathing monster with the body of a lion, the head of a goat arising from its back, and a serpent for a tail?
The Chimera
What is WPI's most historically significant alumni?
Robert Goddard
Where is the world's longest bridge?
Xiangcheng, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
What malevolent creature, according to Eastern European legend, is known for its nocturnal visits to sleeping humans, often inducing nightmares or even paralysis?
Mare or Nightmare
In classical French cuisine, what term is used to describe the process of precisely removing the bone from a piece of meat or fish while keeping it intact?
Dépouiller
According to popular medical studies, how many times does the average person pee in a day?
6 to 8 times