U Of T Magazine Trivia Quiz

True, between 1893 and 1912, where Hart House now stands.

Henry Holmes Croft, the first professor of chemistry at U of T, turned down an offer to become court pianist to the King of Hanover.

True. However, when George Connell took over in the late ’70s, he began sharing his car and driver with the university’s vice-presidents. Today, neither the president nor vice-presidents have a chauffeured car.

Abby Hoffman is the correct answer because she was a future Olympic medalist who competed at the World University Games in 1967. However, she was not allowed to train with the male athletes in Hart House.

During and after the Battle of Britain, U of T staff and graduates found homes for 147 children who were removed from London, England.

In 1884, women gained admission to U of T. This suggests that prior to this year, women were not allowed to enroll in the university. The admission of women in 1884 marked an important milestone in gender equality in education, allowing women to access higher education opportunities at U of T.

Andrew Gordon, the dean of graduate studies, was strongly opposed to funding a centre for Marshall McLuhan.

During the winter of 1917, the university had to close for a period of three weeks due to a coal shortage. This closure was necessary to conserve resources and ensure that there was enough fuel to keep the university running once the shortage was resolved.

Until 1885, students who graduated first in honours classics, mathematics, modern languages and history, mental and moral philosophy, and natural sciences received a gold medal for their efforts. This recognition was given to acknowledge their exceptional achievements and academic excellence in their respective fields of study. The gold medal served as a prestigious honor and symbolized the highest level of accomplishment among their peers.

Morley Callaghan was commissioned by U of T's board of governors in 1948 to write a novel called The Varsity Story as part of a fundraising campaign.

The correct answer is Halloween. This event most likely occurred as a prank during Halloween, when people often engage in mischief and practical jokes. It was a playful and mischievous act by UC undergrads in 1868 to lure their steward's cow up the stairs of the dining-hall bell tower and tie its tail to the bell-rope.

"Howard in Particular" is the correct answer because it is stated that this was Atom Egoyan's first film, shot at U of T in 1979.

Professor William Henry Van der Smissen's fondness for his own lectures is indicated by the fact that he repeated his favorite lecture three times in one year to the same class. This suggests that he had a deep passion for the subject he was teaching. Therefore, the subject that Professor Van der Smissen taught is German.

Sir Daniel Wilson is the correct answer because he had the rare ability to write different words simultaneously with both his left and right hands. This unique skill showcases his ambidexterity and sets him apart from the other U of T presidents listed.

The premier of Ontario accused U of T of being a "hive of immorality" and claimed that "women were seen about the place at late hours" in 1892. This suggests that the premier believed that the University of Toronto had a reputation for immorality and that women were engaging in inappropriate behavior on campus during late hours.