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Quiz about US Service Academies
Quiz about US Service Academies

US Service Academies Trivia Quiz

A short quiz on some of America's most prestigious and elite universities: the US Service Academies. The graduates are some of the most influential people in American history. How much do you know about these premiere educational institutions?

A multiple-choice quiz by stoiclion. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
stoiclion
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
77,776
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1563
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Question 1 of 10
1. How many US service academies are there?

Answer: (number only)

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Question 2 of 10
2. Which academy is the senior academy? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Which academy is the newest academy? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Which service academy can count two US Presidents as alumni? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Which service academy was built on the grounds of Fort Severn, an old Army base? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Ross Perot, the Texan billionaire, is a graduate of this service academy.

Answer: (four words - PLEASE WRITE IN FULL)

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Question 7 of 10
7. The largest dormitory in the world, Bancroft Hall, is part of which service academy campus? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. One can graduate from a service academy but enter a different military branch.


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Question 9 of 10
9. Which service academy's graduates can fulfill their service obligations also as civilians? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Which service academy is not located near a large body of water? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. How many US service academies are there?

Answer: 5

The academies are: US Military Academy (at West Point, NY), US Naval Academy (at Annapolis, MD), US Coast Guard Academy (at New London, CT), US Air Force Academy (at Colorado Springs, CO) and US Merchant Marine Academy (at King's Point, NY).
2. Which academy is the senior academy?

Answer: US Military Academy

 The US Military Academy was founded in 1802 on grounds chosen by Gen. George Washington himself.
3. Which academy is the newest academy?

Answer: US Air Force Academy

 The Air Force Academy was founded in the early 50s, after being sanctioned by President Eisenhower. While the campus was being built, the first classes were held at a nearby Air Force Base.
4. Which service academy can count two US Presidents as alumni?

Answer: US Military Academy

 To date, the US Military Academy has had 2 alumni become US Presidents: Grant and Eisenhower. USNA has had only one alumnus become President: Carter.
5. Which service academy was built on the grounds of Fort Severn, an old Army base?

Answer: US Naval Academy

 The US Naval Academy sits on the Severn River in Annapolis, Maryland.
6. Ross Perot, the Texan billionaire, is a graduate of this service academy.

Answer: United States Naval Academy

 Ross Perot went to the USNA in 1949, but left the Naval service in 1957, after his first tour.
7. The largest dormitory in the world, Bancroft Hall, is part of which service academy campus?

Answer: US Naval Academy

 Bancroft Hall, the only dorm at the Naval Academy, houses all of its 4000+ midshipmen, as well as office space for the Commandant and staff. Bancroft Hall has over 7 miles of corridor.
8. One can graduate from a service academy but enter a different military branch.

Answer: True

This is called an 'intraservice transfer.' It happens every year but in very small numbers, particularly among the big three: Military Academy, Naval Academy and Air Force Academy. Furthermore, Merchant Marine Academy grads can choose to serve in any branch or in the NOAA.
9. Which service academy's graduates can fulfill their service obligations also as civilians?

Answer: US Merchant Marine Academy

 USMMA gradutes can fulfill their service obligation as civilians working in the Maritime Industry, provided they maintain their US Coast Guard issued merchant marine officer's license for at least 6 years.
10. Which service academy is not located near a large body of water?

Answer: US Air Force Academy

 If you know where they are located, this is an easy question. The Air Force Academy sits in the Colorado Rockies, over 1 mile in altitude. They don't call it the 'wild blue yonder' for nothing.
Source: Author stoiclion

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