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Washington State University Trivia Quiz

This is a fairly easy quiz on Washington State University. Go Cougs!

A multiple-choice quiz by sunrayz99. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
sunrayz99

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
264,435

Updated
Aug 05 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
586

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (10/10), Guest 50 (0/10), Guest 134 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year was Washington State University founded? Hint

1890

1840

1790

1940

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where is WSU's flagship campus located? Hint

Seattle

Odessa

Pullman

Walla Walla

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is WSU's mascot? Hint

Cougar

Husky

Beaver

Bear

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is WSU's School of Communication named after? Hint

Kieffer A. Bryant

Glen Terrell

Edward R. Murrow

Samuel H. Smith

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Question 5 of 10

5. What school is WSU's biggest rival? Hint

University Of Washington

Western Washington University

Eastern Washington University

Gonzaga University

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Question 6 of 10

6. Many famous people been students at WSU. Who was never a WSU student? Hint

Bill Nye "The Science Guy"

Drew Bledsoe

Gary Larson

Bill Gates

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Question 7 of 10

7. WSU is a member of the Pac-12 athletic conference. Which of these is NOT a member of the Pac-12? Hint

University of Arizona

Stanford University

University of Oregon

Gonzaga University

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the football stadium at WSU? Hint

Smith Stadium

Terrell Stadium

Martin Stadium

Murrow Stadium

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the clock tower on campus? Hint

Smith Clock Tower

Martin Clock tower

Murrow Clock Tower

Bryan Clock Tower

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the creamery store on campus? Hint

Ferdinand's

The Bookie

The Coug

Smith's

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year was Washington State University founded?

Answer: 1890

WSU was founded in 1890 and opened in 1892. It is Washington States biggest land-grant university.

2. Where is WSU's flagship campus located?

Answer: Pullman

There are regional campuses in the Tri-Cities, Vancouver and Spokane. There are over 23,000 students enrolled state-wide.

3. What is WSU's mascot?

Answer: Cougar

The mascot's name is Butch T. Cougar. The school colors are crimson and gray.

4. Who is WSU's School of Communication named after?

Answer: Edward R. Murrow

Murrow graduated in 1930 with a B.A. in Speech. Murrow went onto become a very influential journalist and broadcaster.

5. What school is WSU's biggest rival?

Answer: University Of Washington

The biggest competition of the year is the Apple Cup. The Apple Cup is the football game in which the WSU Cougars play against the UW Huskies.

6. Many famous people been students at WSU. Who was never a WSU student?

Answer: Bill Gates

Bill Nye "The Science Guy" was a graduate student alumni. Gary Larson got his B.A. in Communication. Drew Bledsoe got his B.A. in Education.

7. WSU is a member of the Pac-12 athletic conference. Which of these is NOT a member of the Pac-12?

Answer: Gonzaga University

Gonzaga is a rival within Washington State but their division is NCAA/ West Coast Conference. They are fierce competition when it comes to basketball, having graduated players such as John Stockton, Dan Dickau and Adam Morrison.

8. What is the name of the football stadium at WSU?

Answer: Martin Stadium

The stadium is named after Clarence D. Martin, the governor of Washington State from 1932-1940. Martin Stadium is the smallest in the Pac-10.

9. What is the name of the clock tower on campus?

Answer: Bryan Clock Tower

The Bryan Clock Tower was named after Enoch A. Bryan, president of WSU from 1893-1915. The tower can be seen from almost anywhere at night.

10. What is the name of the creamery store on campus?

Answer: Ferdinand's

The store is well-known for it's Cougar Gold cheese. Cougar Gold is a white, sharp-cheddar that comes in various flavors including Viking, Dill Garlic and Crimson Fire.

Source: Author sunrayz99

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