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U.S. College Nicknames Trivia Quiz

Let's see how well you know your colleges and nicknames.

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

Author
greatwhite-js

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
185,767

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2127

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the nickname for Texas A&M University? Hint

Aggies

Texans

Outlaws

Oilers

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the nickname for Baylor University? Hint

Bearcats

Bears

Wildcats

Bobcats

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Question 3 of 10

3. Seton Hall University shares this nickname with a major league baseball team. What is the nickname? Hint

Braves

Pirates

Tigers

Indians

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Question 4 of 10

4. If you are proud to be a Maroon, then what would be your alma mater? Hint

University of Illinois

Temple University

University of Wisconsin

University of Chicago

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Minutemen hail from which major college? Hint

OLE MISS

U of Maryland

UMass

UTEP

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which one of these Colleges does not have the nickname Cougars? Hint

Ball State University

University of Houston

Washington State

Brigham Young University

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Question 7 of 10

7. University of Memphis' nickname is the Volunteers.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Sycamores is the nickname of which college? Hint

Iowa State University

San Diego State University

Syracuse University

Indiana State University

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Question 9 of 10

9. Auburn University's nickname is the Tigers.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which one of these colleges is NOT nicknamed the Trojans? Hint

University of Arkansas-Little Rock

Troy State University

University of St.Thomas

Virginia State University

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the nickname for Texas A&M University?

Answer: Aggies

Texas A&M is located in College Station, Texas.

2. What is the nickname for Baylor University?

Answer: Bears

Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas.

3. Seton Hall University shares this nickname with a major league baseball team. What is the nickname?

Answer: Pirates

You can walk the plank in South Orange, New Jersey.

4. If you are proud to be a Maroon, then what would be your alma mater?

Answer: University of Chicago

If you can't figure out where this school is located, then maybe you are a Maroon!

5. The Minutemen hail from which major college?

Answer: UMass

UMass is in Amherst, Massachusetts.

6. Which one of these Colleges does not have the nickname Cougars?

Answer: Ball State University

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana and is home of the Cardinals.

7. University of Memphis' nickname is the Volunteers.

Answer: False

Tennesse Volunteers, Memphis Tigers.

8. Sycamores is the nickname of which college?

Answer: Indiana State University

Check out the campus when you go to Terre Haute, Indiana.

9. Auburn University's nickname is the Tigers.

Answer: true

Located in Auburn, Alabama, the University was Bo Jackson's alma mater.

10. Which one of these colleges is NOT nicknamed the Trojans?

Answer: University of St.Thomas

Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the University of St.Thomas is known as the Tommies.

Source: Author greatwhite-js

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