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Quiz about All about the University of Virginia

All about the University of Virginia Quiz

This is a quiz about the University of Virginia; its history, culture, and general collegiate knowledge. Should be easy for Alumni.

A multiple-choice quiz by suave1402. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
suave1402

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
262,549

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
407

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In what city is the University of Virginia located? Hint

Blacksburg

Charlottesville

Harrisonburg

Richmond

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the founder of the university? Hint

George Washington

James Madison

Thomas Jefferson

Alexander Hamilton

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the unofficial mascot of the University of Virginia? Hint

The Wahoos

The Dukes

The Hokies

The Hoosers

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which famous author has a dedicated room on the range at the University of Virginia? Hint

John Steinbeck

Edgar Allen Poe

Mark Twain

Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Question 5 of 10

5. When it comes to collegiate sports the University of Virginia is in which conference? Hint

SEC

ACC

IVY

Big 10

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name for the area where most UVA students would go to eat or just hang out? Hint

Downtown

The Range

The Hill

The Corner

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Question 7 of 10

7. If a first-year student wanted to join a fraternity, where would they most likely go? Hint

14th Street

Alderman Road

The Lawn

Rugby Road

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following does NOT refer to a place at UVA? Hint

The Amphitheater

The Lawn

The Field

The Mad Bowl

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following buildings does NOT contain a library? Hint

Clark Hall

Old Cabell Hall

Rouss Hall

Ruffner Hall

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is NOT an event that takes place at UVA? Hint

Springfest

Lighting of the Lawn

Foxfield

Jefferson Walk

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what city is the University of Virginia located?

Answer: Charlottesville

Virginia Tech is in Blacksburg, James Madison University is in Harrisonburg, and Virginia Commonwealth University is in Richmond. The University of Virginia is in Charlottesville near Monticello - home of its founder Thomas Jefferson.

2. Who was the founder of the university?

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson founded the university in 1819 in Charlottesville near Monticello, his home. The first class entered in 1825. Under Jefferson's guidance the university offered more specializations to students than many other universities at the time.

3. What is the unofficial mascot of the University of Virginia?

Answer: The Wahoos

The official mascot of the university are the Cavaliers, but the Wahoos are its unofficial mascot. A wahoo is a fish that, as some believe, is able to drink twice its body weight.

4. Which famous author has a dedicated room on the range at the University of Virginia?

Answer: Edgar Allen Poe

Edgar Allan Poe lived in the room no. 13 before dropping out in 1826 because of substantial gambling debts. However, after leaving the university, Poe went on to write many famous works of American literature including the poem "The Raven".

5. When it comes to collegiate sports the University of Virginia is in which conference?

Answer: ACC

ACC stands for Atlantic Coast Conference. UVA, as of 2007, has 25 varsity teams that compete in the ACC.

6. What is the name for the area where most UVA students would go to eat or just hang out?

Answer: The Corner

The Corner isn't really a "corner", but rather an area along the main street with many bars, restaurants, and shops.

7. If a first-year student wanted to join a fraternity, where would they most likely go?

Answer: Rugby Road

Rugby Road is the road where most fraternity houses are and hence where many first-year students would go if they were interested in joining.

8. Which of the following does NOT refer to a place at UVA?

Answer: The Field

The Lawn is a part of the original UVA grounds, the Mad Bowl is an area along Rugby Road, and the Amphitheater is an outside theater on the grounds.

9. Which of the following buildings does NOT contain a library?

Answer: Rouss Hall

Rouss Hall was built in 1905 and contains classrooms as well as offices of the Economics Department.

10. Which of the following is NOT an event that takes place at UVA?

Answer: Jefferson Walk

Foxfield is a horse race in May and the Lighting of the Lawn is when lights are put up around the lawn and lit in December. Springfest is a huge festival with music and different activities every spring.

Source: Author suave1402

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