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The University of Arizona Trivia Quiz

The University of Arizona (UofA) is one of three public universities in Arizona and has a rich tradition of both academics and Athletics. Let's see how much you know about this storied institution.

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

Author
bmrsnr

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
309,499

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
362

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 70 (5/10), Guest 68 (2/10), Guest 24 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Though not the largest of Arizona's three public universities (in terms of enrollment), The University of Arizona is the oldest. During what presidential inaugural year was the university established? Hint

2009

1889

1885

1893

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Question 2 of 10

2. Surrounded by a thriving community, the University of Arizona resides in what Arizona City? Hint

Phoenix

Tuba City

Glendale

Tucson

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Question 3 of 10

3. 2008 saw a monumental achievement in space exploration courtesy of the University of Arizona. In the first ever NASA mission completely controlled by a university, what was the name of the robotic spacecraft sent to Mars? Hint

Phoenix

Magellan

Odyssey

Wilbur Wildcat

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Question 4 of 10

4. The University of Arizona has had some famous alumni including a United States Surgeon General and several Pulitzer Prize winners. Which of the following individuals did not attend The University of Arizona? Hint

Talk radio host Michael Reagan

Golfer Annika S�renstam

"Sesame Street" creator Joan Ganz Cooney

Actor Greg Kinnear

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Question 5 of 10

5. There are several locations in the state of Arizona where one can see various artifacts that were salvaged from the USS Arizona including at The University of Arizona. What type of artifact from the USS Arizona can be seen at the UofA?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Tucson has been the backdrop of several films; mostly westerns that were filmed at Old Tucson Studios. The University of Arizona campus, however, was the filming location for which of the following college comedies? Hint

"National Lampoon's Animal House"

"Revenge of the Nerds"

"Back to School"

"Real Genius"

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Question 7 of 10

7. Many athletic programs at The University of Arizona have storied traditions, in some cases with multiple national championships. Of the following sports programs, which has not won the university multiple national championships? Hint

Softball

Men's Basketball

Baseball

Women's Golf

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Question 8 of 10

8. With a capacity of 57,000, Arizona Stadium is one of the smaller stadiums in the Pac-10 conference. Despite this, the stadium was host to what college football bowl game from 1989 through 1996? Hint

The Cactus Bowl

The Arizona Bowl

The Sun Bowl

The Copper Bowl

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Question 9 of 10

9. True or False. The University of Arizona is the state's sole representative in the Association of American Universities, an organization devoted to promoting academic research.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. The University of Arizona marching band was afforded a rare opportunity as the half time entertainment of Super Bowl I. What is the official name of the marching band? Hint

The Bandcats

The Pride of Arizona

The Marching Minstrels

Band Geeks Extraordinaire

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: 1885

Established the year in which the only non-consecutive second term was begun (by Grover Cleveland) and while Arizona was still a territory, The University of Arizona was chartered in 1885. Also chartered in that same year was the Tempe Normal School which would become Arizona's second university 73 years later in 1958. Northern Arizona University completed the trio in 1966.

2. Surrounded by a thriving community, the University of Arizona resides in what Arizona City?

Answer: Tucson

With a population of 5,000 at the founding of The University of Arizona, Tucson was larger that Phoenix (3,000) at point in time and was the commercial center of the state. As of 2009, Tucson has over 500,000 residents with metro Tuscon coming in at over 1,000,000 making it the 32nd largest city in the United States.

Answer: Phoenix

Launched in 2007, Phoenix touched down on Mars on May 25, 2008. The goals of the mission were to find evidence of and establish a history of water and to evaluate potential habitability. Its mission concluded on November 10 after contact was lost with the craft.

Answer: Talk radio host Michael Reagan

Annika S�renstam attended The University of Arizona from 1990-1992 where she won numerous golfing titles. Greg Kinnear graduated from the University of Arizona in 1985 with a degree in broadcast journalism. Joan Ganz Cooney received her B.A. in education in 191 before working for the state department. Michael Reagan attended attended Arizona State University.

Answer: bell

One of two bells salvaged from the USS Arizona is housed in the clock tower of the student union. The bell is sounded seven times each month at 12:07 pm to honor the sunken ship and those who perished on it.

Answer: "Revenge of the Nerds"

Two buildings featured prominently in the movie. Cochise Hall was the setting for the dorm room scenes and the fraternity house featured in the movie is the real home to the UofA chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity.

Answer: Men's Basketball

While The University of Arizona is often identified as a basketball school, only one national championship has been won. In 1997, the UofA came out on top in an all Wildcat final against Kentucky. The softball program has brought home 8 national championships, the most recent in 2007.

The baseball team was crowned champions three times in 1976, 1980, and 1986 and the Women's Golf team brought home the hardware in 1996 and 2000.

Answer: The Copper Bowl

Fittingly, the inaugural Copper bowl saw The University of Arizona defeat North Carolina State by a score of 17-10. In 1997, it was renamed the Insight.com bowl and in 2000, the bowl moved to Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix. It's current home is Sundevil Stadium in Tempe where it has been held since 2006.

9. True or False. The University of Arizona is the state's sole representative in the Association of American Universities, an organization devoted to promoting academic research.

Answer: True

Presently consisting of 34 public and 26 private universities, the AAU's membership also includes all eight Ivy League schools as well as academic powerhouses Stanford, and MIT. Other Pac-10 schools in the organization are California at Berkley, USC, UCLA, Oregon, and Washington (as well as Stanford as previously mentioned).

10. The University of Arizona marching band was afforded a rare opportunity as the half time entertainment of Super Bowl I. What is the official name of the marching band?

Answer: The Pride of Arizona

Claiming in 1995 to be "The World's First Alternative Music Marching Band," the Pride of Arizona has performed halftime shows featuring the music of Radiohead, Weather Report, Smashing Pumpkins, Led Zeppelin, and The Who among others.

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