Uvm Trivia
How much do you know about your alma mater?
- 1.
Which Harrison Ford movie featured footage of the Arts and Sciences' Lattie Coor building?
- A.
Morning Glory
- B.
What Lies Beneath
- C.
American Graffiti
- D.
The Fugitive
Correct Answer
B. What Lies Beneath -
- 2.
What notable UVM alum is burried on campus?
- A.
John Deere
- B.
Albert Gutterson
- C.
John Dewey
- D.
Rupert von Trapp
Correct Answer
C. John Dewey -
- 3.
What does UVM stand for?
- A.
University of VerMont
- B.
Universidad Verdes Montanas
- C.
Universite Verts Montagnes
- D.
Universitas Viridis Montis
Correct Answer
D. Universitas Viridis Montis -
- 4.
What athletic achievement was Albert Gutterson ’12 (that’s 1912) famous for?
- A.
He set the world record for the 100-meter dash at the 1916 Berlin Olympics.
- B.
He won a gold medal in long jump at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics.
- C.
He was the first person to fly a fixed wing aircraft in the state of Vermont.
- D.
He led the UVM men’s hockey team to an NCAA tournament title.
Correct Answer
B. He won a gold medal in long jump at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. -
- 5.
What other Division I school also has a catamount for a mascot?
- A.
Western Carolina University
- B.
University of Colorado
- C.
Evergreen State College
- D.
Highlands College of Montana
Correct Answer
A. Western Carolina University -
- 6.
Which of the following products was co-invented by a UVM alum?
- A.
Necco Waffers
- B.
Log Cabin Maple Syrup
- C.
Laughing Cow Cheese
- D.
Sweet 'N' Low
Correct Answer
D. Sweet 'N' Low -
- 7.
In 2004, Rally became the new UVM mascot, who were the mascots before him?
- A.
Carl and Cindy
- B.
Charlie and Kitty
- C.
Paws and Boots
- D.
Ira and Allen
Correct Answer
B. Charlie and Kitty -
- 8.
Which UVM alum lived in the White House?
- A.
William Howard Taft
- B.
Lucy Webb Hayes
- C.
Grace Goodhue Coolidge
- D.
Chester A. Arthur
Correct Answer
C. Grace Goodhue Coolidge -
- 9.
What was the first national women’s fraternity (not, sorority) on campus?
- A.
Pi Beta Phi
- B.
Kappa Alpha Theta
- C.
Alpha Phi Omega
- D.
Delta Delta Delta
Correct Answer
B. Kappa Alpha Theta -
- 10.
What is the English translation of the UVM motto?
- A.
Knowledge and virtue
- B.
To teach, to heal, together
- C.
For studies and honest pursuits
- D.
The voice of one crying in the wilderness
Correct Answer
C. For studies and honest pursuits -
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