Loyola
Navy
Marine Corps
Basic Knowledge
Northwestern
100

What is the mascot of Loyola University Chicago?

LU Wolf

100

What is the Navy's Birthday?

13OCT1775

100

When and where was the Marine Corps founded?

At Tun Tavern in Philadelphia in 1775

100

What are A, B, and C in the phonetic alphabet?

Alpha, Bravo, Charlie

100

What year was Northwestern University founded?

1851

200

What is the name of the student-run newspaper at Loyola University Chicago?

The Phoenix

200

Who said, "I have not yet begun to fight?"

Captain John Paul Jones

200

What nickname did the Germans give Marines in WW1?

"Teufel hunden" or "Devil Dog"

200

Who is the Secretary of State

The Honorable Marco Rubio

200

What is the oldest building on Northwestern's campus, opening its doors in 1869?

University Hall

300

What year was Loyola University Chicago founded?

1870

300

Which famous captain proclaimed, "Don't give up the ship!"?

Captain James Lawrence, Overtaking of the USS Chesapeake

300

Where did Marines get the NCO blood stripe?

Battle of Montezuma

300

What is the rank of an E-8 in the Navy?

Senior Chief Petty Officer

300

Which outdoor space is located near the lakefront, possesses a ~1km track, and provides a scenic view of Lake Michigan?

The Lakefill

400

What is the name of the 25th Loyola president (and current president)?

Mark C. Reed, EdD

400

What is the 10th General Order to the Sentry?

To salute all officers, colors and standards not cased.

400

How many rounds does a can of 7.62 for the M240B carry?

200 rounds

400

What are X, Y, and Z in the phonetic alphabet?

X-ray, Yankee, Zulu

400

Which author, best known for creating A Song of Ice and Fire, earned a master's degree from Northwestern University?

George R. R. Martin

500

Which chaplain for the Loyola Ramblers Men’s Basketball team helped inspire the team’s legendary run to the Final Four of the NCAA March Madness tournament in 2018?

Sister Jean

500

What was the first U.S. Navy ship to circumnavigate the globe?

USS Vincennes

500

Which two-time Academy Award nominee served as a mortarman in the 1st Marine Regiment?

Adam Driver

500

Who is the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy?

Master Chief John Perryman

500

Which event, held annually, results in winning the "Land of Lincoln" trophy?

The Northwestern v. Illinois football game