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Quiz about University of Michigan Wolverines

University of Michigan - Wolverines Quiz

This quiz is about the Michigan Wolverines. Good Luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by a_squared. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
a_squared

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
108,553

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

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938

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Question 1 of 5

1. Which lyrics do not belong to "The Victors"?

Hint

That's why I wish again, I was in Michigan

In stalwart step they're nighing, With shouts of vict'ry crying

For the glory and fame they've bro't us, Loud let the bells them ring

We cheer them again, We cheer and cheer again

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Question 2 of 5

2. Who is considerd a founding "father" of the University of Michigan?

Hint

St. Thomas Aquinas

Father Pere Marqutte

Antoinne de la Cadillac

Father Gabriel Richard

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Question 3 of 5

3. Michigan Stadium is listed at 107,501. What is the significance of the 107,501st seat?

Hint

Glenn E. Schembechler's seat

Fielding H. Yost's seat

Herbert O. Crisler's seat

University President's seat

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Question 4 of 5

4. What year was Michigan Stadium was completed in?
Hint

1925

1928

1926

1927

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Question 5 of 5

5. What was the artificial turf that was in the Big House known as?
Hint

Carr's Carpet

Schembechler's Schag

Kipke Karpet

Canham's Carpet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which lyrics do not belong to "The Victors"?

Answer: That's why I wish again, I was in Michigan

I heard those lyrics sung in an old Laurel & Hardy movie.

2. Who is considerd a founding "father" of the University of Michigan?

Answer: Father Gabriel Richard

Father Gabriel Richard was the most respected man in Detroit at the
time. It should also be noted that Rev. John Monteith was also a founding "father", along with 3 politicians, but none of them are on the list of answers.

3. Michigan Stadium is listed at 107,501. What is the significance of the 107,501st seat?

Answer: Herbert O. Crisler's seat

Herbert O. Crisler's seat. An honor to Fritz Crisler, who was the AD at the time the stadium seating capacity reached 101,001.

4. What year was Michigan Stadium was completed in?

Answer: 1927

Today, ticket sales for 1 home game generate approximately 5 times the actual cost of building the original stadium.

5. What was the artificial turf that was in the Big House known as?

Answer: Canham's Carpet

The AD who installed the artificial turf. It was ripped out after too many injuries occurred.

Source: Author a_squared

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