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1. Which of the following are colleges located within Penn State University?

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The correct answer is "All of the above!" because all four options mentioned in the question - Smeal College of Business, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Schreyers Honors College, and College of Engineering - are colleges that are located within Penn State University.

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This quiz is open to all students participating in LEAP 2010 at Penn State - University Park this summer! Consider this as your first college quiz (does... see morenot affect your GPA, though). A randomly drawn participant who correctly answers ALL QUESTIONS will receive an ice cream pass to the Berkey Creamery! see less

2. I hate...

Explanation

The correct answer is "All of the above!" because the statement "I hate..." is followed by a list of three options: Michigan, Ohio State, and Iowa. The phrase "All of the above!" indicates that the person hates all three options mentioned.

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3. Which of the following are flavors at the Penn State Berkey Creamery?

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The correct answer is "All of the above!" because all four flavors mentioned in the options, namely Death by Chocolate, Peachy Paterno, Vanilla, and Bittersweet Mint, are available at the Penn State Berkey Creamery.

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4.  Who is this man?

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Joe Paterno is the correct answer because he is the man being referred to in the question. Graham Spanier, Bill Clinton, and Scott Paterno are not relevant to the question and are therefore incorrect options. Joe Paterno was a prominent figure in college football, serving as the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions for many years. He gained national attention for his coaching success, but his legacy was tarnished due to his involvement in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

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5. The Beaver Stadium capacity is...

Explanation

Beaver Stadium has a capacity of 110,000. This means that the stadium can accommodate up to 110,000 spectators at a time. It is a large stadium that can hold a significant number of people, making it suitable for hosting large events such as football games or concerts.

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6. Penn State was founded in...

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Penn State was founded in 1855. This is the correct answer because it is the only option that matches the founding year of the university.

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7. How many students (estimate) attend the University Park campus?

Explanation

Based on the given options, the most reasonable estimate for the number of students attending the University Park campus would be around 40,000. This estimate falls in the middle range between 10,000 and 100,000, indicating a substantial number of students but not an overwhelming amount. It is a logical assumption considering the size of the campus and the typical enrollment numbers for a university.

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8. What were Penn State's ORIGINAL colors?

Explanation

It was a trick question! Did you do your research?

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9. Who is Bryce Jordan?

Explanation

Bryce Jordan is identified as a former PSU President. This suggests that he held a position of authority and leadership within the Pennsylvania State University. It can be inferred that he was responsible for overseeing the operations and management of the university during his tenure.

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10. What year was the Nittany Lion introduced?

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The correct answer is 1905; Wikipedia says 1904. Either one is acceptable.

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Which of the following are colleges located within Penn State...
I hate...
Which of the following are flavors at the Penn State Berkey Creamery?
 Who is this man?
The Beaver Stadium capacity is...
Penn State was founded in...
How many students (estimate) attend the University Park campus?
What were Penn State's ORIGINAL colors?
Who is Bryce Jordan?
What year was the Nittany Lion introduced?
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