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Joe Paterno Trivia Quiz

Penn State Lions: if you know Joe Paterno, then you should do fine.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tallman12. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Tallman12

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
80,404

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
4 / 5

Plays
1301

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Question 1 of 5

1. Which University or College did Joe Paterno attend? Hint

Penn State

Nebraska

Boston College

Brown

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Question 2 of 5

2. What is Joe Paterno's middle name? Hint

Vincent

Valory

Victor

Very Good

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Question 3 of 5

3. True or False: Joe Paterno started head coaching in 1977?

True

False

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Question 4 of 5

4. Which season did Joe Paterno and his Nittany Lions win their first National Championship? Hint

1986

1982

1978

1968

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Question 5 of 5

5. Which of these is named after Joe Paterno? Hint

The football stadium

An aquarium

The basketball stadium

Part of the library on the Penn State campus

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which University or College did Joe Paterno attend?

Answer: Brown

Him and his brother George played for Brown University.

2. What is Joe Paterno's middle name?

Answer: Vincent

His full name is Joseph Vincent Paterno.

3. True or False: Joe Paterno started head coaching in 1977?

Answer: False

He started coaching in 1966.

4. Which season did Joe Paterno and his Nittany Lions win their first National Championship?

Answer: 1982

They won the game off a long bomb Hail Mary for a touchdown.

5. Which of these is named after Joe Paterno?

Answer: Part of the library on the Penn State campus

Source: Author Tallman12

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