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Quiz about Connecticut Collegiate Nicknames

Connecticut Collegiate Nicknames Quiz

Please take this quiz about college nicknames from Connecticut, the Constitution State. Have fun and enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by mrgrouchy. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mrgrouchy

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
304,577

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
217

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Question 1 of 10

1. Yale University's sports teams are known as the "Elis". What other nickname does this college have? Hint

Crimson

Tigers

Lions

Bulldogs

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's sports nickname? Hint

Cadets

Midshipmen

Falcons

Bears

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which one of the following Connecticut colleges has the nickname "Stags"? Hint

Fairfield University

Sacred Heart Univiersity

New Haven College

Post University

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Question 4 of 10

4. Trinity College in Hartford, is the second oldest college in the state of Connecticut. What is Trinity's sports nickname? Hint

Owls

Hawks

Bantams

Cardinals

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Quinnipiac University Bobcats of Hamden, competed in Division I sports. What was Quinnipiac's former nickname? Hint

Chiefs

Redmen

Mountaineers

Braves

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils compete in Division I basketball. Which North Carolina college had the same nickname as CCSU? Hint

Wake Forest University

North Carolina State

University of North Carolina

Duke University

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Question 7 of 10

7. The University of Bridgeport has teams in Division II athletics. What is this college's nickname? Hint

Purple Knights

Owls

Eagles

Pioneers

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Connecticut college's sports teams are known as the "Colonials"? Hint

Mitchell College

Eastern Connecticut State

Western Connecticut State

Southern Connecticut State

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Question 9 of 10

9. Connecticut College, located in New London, competes in Division III athletics. What is this school's nickname? Hint

Blue Jays

Mariners

Eagles

Camels

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Question 10 of 10

10. The University of Connecticut (UCONN) is nicknamed the "Huskies". Which of the following colleges does not share this nickname? Hint

University of Southern Maine

University of Washington

Texas Tech University

Northern Illinois University

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Yale University's sports teams are known as the "Elis". What other nickname does this college have?

Answer: Bulldogs

Yale University, founded in 1701, is Connecticut's oldest college. The Bulldogs compete in the Ivy League against such foes as the Harvard Crimson, the Princeton Tigers, and the Columbia Lions. Yale is located in New Haven, CT.

2. What is the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's sports nickname?

Answer: Bears

The Coast Guard Academy, established in 1915, is located in New London, Connecticut. The Bears compete in Division II athletics. Other service academies in this question include the Air Force Falcons, the Military Academy Cadets, and the Naval Academy Midshipmen.

3. Which one of the following Connecticut colleges has the nickname "Stags"?

Answer: Fairfield University

The Fairfield Stags compete in Division I athletics. Fairfield University was founded in 1942 and is a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. New Haven College is known as the "Chargers", and Post University's teams are called the "Eagles".

4. Trinity College in Hartford, is the second oldest college in the state of Connecticut. What is Trinity's sports nickname?

Answer: Bantams

The Trinity Bantams compete in Division III sports. The college was establised in 1823. The Wesleyan University Cardinals are rivals of Trinity College.

5. The Quinnipiac University Bobcats of Hamden, competed in Division I sports. What was Quinnipiac's former nickname?

Answer: Braves

Quinnipiac University competed as the "Braves" until 2001 when it was decided by university officials to change the school's nickname to the "Bobcats". Quinnipiac is a Division I level college.

6. The Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils compete in Division I basketball. Which North Carolina college had the same nickname as CCSU?

Answer: Duke University

The Duke Blue Devils are a nationally famous Division I basketball power. Central Connecticut State, established in 1849, is not nearly as well known. The North Carolina Tar Heels, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, and North Carolina State Wolfpack compete against Duke.

7. The University of Bridgeport has teams in Division II athletics. What is this college's nickname?

Answer: Purple Knights

The Bridgeport Purple Knights compete at the Division II level. The University of Bridgeport was founded in 1927. The Sacred Heart Pioneers of Fairfield, CT, are Bridgeport's main rivals.

8. Which Connecticut college's sports teams are known as the "Colonials"?

Answer: Western Connecticut State

The Western Connecticut State Colonials compete at the Division III level. This college was founded in 1903 and is located in the city of Danbury. The Eastern Connecticut State Warriors from Willimantic are a rival team.

9. Connecticut College, located in New London, competes in Division III athletics. What is this school's nickname?

Answer: Camels

The Connecticut College Camels compete in Division III level athletics. This school was founded in 1911. Connecticut College is located near Long Island Sound.

10. The University of Connecticut (UCONN) is nicknamed the "Huskies". Which of the following colleges does not share this nickname?

Answer: Texas Tech University

The UCONN Huskies are a powerhouse in men's and women's collegiate basketball. This university was founded in 1881 and is situated in Storrs, CT. The Texas Tech University Red Raiders are a member of the Big 12 Athletic Conference.

Source: Author mrgrouchy

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