How Much You Know About American University Mascots?

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How Much You Know About American University Mascots? - Quiz

See if you can match these mascots with the university to which they belong! To pass this quiz, score at least 60%. You will also get a certificate of achievement if you score above 60%.

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1.

Buckeye
- A.
  
  Ohio State
- B.
  
  Florida State
- C.
  
  Oregon
- D.
  
  Nevada
- E.
  
  George Mason
Correct Answer
A. Ohio State
2.

Tar Heel
- A.
  
  North Carolina
- B.
  
  Virginia
- C.
  
  South Florida
- D.
  
  Wisconsin
- E.
  
  Villanova
Correct Answer
A. North Carolina

Explanation
North Carolina is the correct answer because "Tar Heel" is a nickname for the state of North Carolina. The other options, Virginia, South Florida, Wisconsin, and Villanova, do not have any direct association with the term "Tar Heel".

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3.

Fighting Irish
- A.
  
  New Mexico State
- B.
  
  Purdue
- C.
  
  Notre Dame
- D.
  
  Boston College
- E.
  
  Boston University
Correct Answer
C. Notre Dame

Explanation
Notre Dame is the correct answer because it is the only option that matches the given clue "Fighting Irish." Notre Dame is well-known for its athletic teams being called the Fighting Irish, so it is the only logical choice among the options provided.

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4.

Golden Knights
- A.
  
  Vanderbilt
- B.
  
  Chicago
- C.
  
  Western Kentucky
- D.
  
  New York University
- E.
  
  Central Florida
Correct Answer
E. Central Florida

Explanation
Central Florida is the correct answer because it is the only option that fits the pattern of being a university or college. The other options include sports teams or cities, which do not match the pattern.

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5.

Crimson Tide
- A.
  
  Ole Miss
- B.
  
  Alabama
- C.
  
  Kentucky
- D.
  
  Gonzaga
- E.
  
  Long Beach State
Correct Answer
B. Alabama

Explanation
The given list consists of various college basketball teams. Among these teams, Alabama is the correct answer because it is the only team that belongs to the Southeastern Conference (SEC), which is a Division I collegiate athletic conference. Crimson Tide is the nickname for the athletic teams of the University of Alabama. Ole Miss, Kentucky, Gonzaga, and Long Beach State are also college basketball teams, but they do not belong to the SEC.

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6.

Titans
- A.
  
  Fresno State
- B.
  
  Ball State
- C.
  
  Cal State Fullerton
- D.
  
  Michigan
- E.
  
  Washington State
Correct Answer
C. Cal State Fullerton

Explanation
Cal State Fullerton is the correct answer because it is the only option that fits the given pattern of being a university or college name. The other options, Titans, Fresno State, Ball State, Michigan, and Washington State, do not specifically refer to a university or college.

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7.

Longhorns
- A.
  
  Nebraska
- B.
  
  Tennessee
- C.
  
  Texas
- D.
  
  Oklahoma State
- E.
  
  South Dakota
Correct Answer
C. Texas

Explanation
The correct answer is Texas because Texas is the only option that is associated with the term "Longhorns". Longhorns is a term commonly used to refer to the Texas Longhorns, which is the athletic teams representing the University of Texas at Austin. The other options, Nebraska, Tennessee, Oklahoma State, and South Dakota, do not have a direct association with the term "Longhorns".

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8.

Which of the following does not have "Tigers" as the mascot?
- A.
  
  LSU
- B.
  
  Auburn
- C.
  
  Clemson
- D.
  
  Mississippi State
- E.
  
  Missouri
Correct Answer
D. Mississippi State

Explanation
The question asks for the option that does not have "Tigers" as the mascot. LSU, Auburn, and Clemson are all known for having Tigers as their mascots. Missouri also has Tigers as their mascot. Therefore, the only option left is Mississippi State, which does not have Tigers as their mascot.

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9.

Sooners
- A.
  
  Kansas State
- B.
  
  Oklahoma
- C.
  
  UCLA
- D.
  
  Texas A and M
- E.
  
  Texas Tech
Correct Answer
B. Oklahoma

Explanation
The given list consists of various college football teams. The correct answer, Oklahoma, is one of the teams mentioned in the list.

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10.

Blue Devils
- A.
  
  Duke
- B.
  
  Princeton
- C.
  
  Miami
- D.
  
  Utah
- E.
  
  Ohio
Correct Answer
A. Duke

Explanation
The correct answer is Duke because it is the only university listed among the options. The other options are either cities or states.

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11.

Hurricanes
- A.
  
  Miami
- B.
  
  Florida
- C.
  
  South Florida
- D.
  
  Florida Atlantic
- E.
  
  North Florida
Correct Answer
A. Miami

Explanation
Miami is the correct answer because it is a city located in South Florida, which is known for being vulnerable to hurricanes due to its geographical location. Miami is frequently affected by hurricanes, and it has a history of experiencing significant damage from these storms. Additionally, Miami is a popular tourist destination and has a large population, making it an important location to consider when discussing hurricanes in Florida.

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12.

Golden Wave
- A.
  
  Harvard
- B.
  
  Tulane
- C.
  
  Stanford
- D.
  
  Cincinatti
- E.
  
  San Fransisco
Correct Answer
B. Tulane

Explanation
Tulane is the correct answer because it is the only option that fits the pattern of the question. The other options are all well-known universities, but Tulane is the only one that is not named after a city or location.

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13.

Bruins
- A.
  
  Southern California
- B.
  
  San Jose State
- C.
  
  California
- D.
  
  UCLA
- E.
  
  Washington
Correct Answer
D. UCLA

Explanation
The answer UCLA is the correct choice because it is the only option that is associated with the given list of words. The other options do not match any of the words provided.

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14.

Mountaineers
- A.
  
  Virginia Tech
- B.
  
  West Virginia
- C.
  
  Miami (Ohio)
- D.
  
  Nebraska
- E.
  
  Brigham Young
Correct Answer
B. West Virginia

Explanation
The given list consists of various universities, and the answer "West Virginia" is one of the universities mentioned in the list.

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15.

Gators
- A.
  
  Syracuse
- B.
  
  South Carolina
- C.
  
  Clemson
- D.
  
  Florida
- E.
  
  Auburn
Correct Answer
D. Florida

Explanation
The correct answer is Florida because it is the only option in the given list that is associated with the term "Gators". Florida Gators is the nickname for the athletic teams representing the University of Florida, so it is the most appropriate choice among the given options.

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How Much You Know About American University Mascots?

Buckeye

Tar Heel

Fighting Irish

Golden Knights

Crimson Tide

Titans

Longhorns

Which of the following does not have "Tigers" as the mascot?

Sooners

Blue Devils

Hurricanes

Golden Wave

Bruins

Mountaineers

Gators