TRIO Knowledge
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Leadership Traits
Think Fast: Trivia
Famous TRIO Alum
100

TRIO stands for _______.

What is NOTHING? ;)

100

When regular Oreos aren't enough, reach for this a bigger filling.

What are a Double Stuff Oreos?

100

It is called WHAT when you tell the truth even when it’s hard.

What is honesty?

100

Alias of T'Challa.

Who is Black Panther?

100

This award-winning singer and actress, known for her philanthropy, participated in TRIO Talent Search.

Who is Jennifer Hudson?

200

The main purpose of a TRIO program.

What is to help students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed in education?

200

For this type you just need bread and cheese to make this hot, melty sandwich.

What is a grilled cheese?

200

This means doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

What is called integrity?

200

The Olympics are held every ______ years.

What is every 4 years?

200

A prominent civil rights activist and author, she highlights the importance of TRIO programs in her journey.

Who is Angela Davis?

300

At the start of TRIO there were HOW MANY original TRIO programs.

3!

300

Name this brand of peanut butter that's named after a literary character.

Who is Peter Pan?

300

This quality involves being able to see and understand OTHER PEOPLE'S feelings.

What is empathy?

300

The largest university in the state of Illinois.

What is the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)?

300

This award-winning actor credits TRIO programs for helping him stay on track in school and achieve his career goals.

Who is Denzel Washington?

400

Name the federal department that funds TRIO.

What is the U.S. Department of Education (DOE)?

400

Grab this dried noodle dish originally from Japan.

What is Ramen?

400

This trait that involves taking responsibility for successes and failures.

What is accountability?

400

This “voice box” organ plays a crucial role in producing speech.

What is the larynx?

400

As president of the NAACP and former teacher, he fought for racial justice in education.

Who is Derrick Johnson?

500

Name all seven current federally funded TRIO programs.

What are Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math-Science, Veterans Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services, Educational Opportunity Centers, and the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair)?

500

Prepackaged lunch comes with crackers, meat, cheese, and nostalgia.

What is a Lunchable?

500

Name the difference between a boss and a leader.

What is a boss gives orders; a leader inspires/supports?

500

Name the game players play during the first deadly round in Squid Games.

What is Red Light, Green Light?

500

He is a longtime TRIO advocate and Director of Federal TRIO Programs, and instrumental in expanding access. He is still active in the TRIO community to date.

Who is Dr. Arnold Mitchem?