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1. DePauw University and Wabash College's annual contest for the Monon Bell was established in 1890 making it one of the oldest football rivalries in the Midwest. Which state is home to these liberal arts schools?
2. The Flying Dutch of Central College of Pella have been a perennial powerhouse in Division III football and women's softball for years, winning national titles in both of them. What state does Central College fall in?
3. Which urban Midwestern university, known in part for its Neo-Gothic architecture and very academically serious student body, saw an impressive 42% increase in applications for admission in 2010 thanks in part to an "Obama effect"?
4. St. Olaf College in Northfield is famous for their world-renowned music program. What state is this college in (Hmmm, I wonder if Rose Nylund went there)?
5. Blackburn College was established in 1837 and is known for its student-managed work program, which allows students to gain leadership experience and to defray the cost of tuition. What Midwestern state is home to this small liberal arts college?
6. This St. Louis, Missouri university has hosted more presidential and vice presidential debates than any other school in the country. There has been a debate scheduled in every presidential election since 1992, including the 2008 debate between Joe Biden and Sarah Palin. What is the name of this leading academic and research university?
7. One top Iowa college, which takes its name from the city the college is in, makes fun of its own rural location with a tongue-in-cheek rhyming motto. Available on T-shirts, the motto asks, "Where the hell is...
8. Located in Terre Haute, Indiana, the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's student body is a startling 80% male! When were the first female students welcomed to Rose-Hulman?
9. Case Western Reserve University is located in Cleveland, Ohio. It is known for its association with 16 Nobel Laureates who either studied or taught at the school or its predecessors. In 1887, a famous experiment was performed at what is now CWRU. Which experiment was it?
10. There is a small college named Westminster College that is famous for Winston Churchill's "Iron Curtain" speech, given shortly after WWII. What Midwest state can you find this college in?
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