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Wheaton College, Mass. Trivia Quiz

If you attended Wheaton, this won't be too difficult. This is about the Wheaton College in Massachusetts, NOT the one in Illinois.

A multiple-choice quiz by lazya57. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lazya57

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
227,896

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
216

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Question 1 of 10

1. Wheaton College is located in a small town in Massachusetts. Which one? Hint

Wrentham

Easton

Norton

Attleboro

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Question 2 of 10

2. Wheaton has an interesting mascot. What is it? Hint

Lyon

Ghost

Beaver

Tiger

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Question 3 of 10

3. It took a very long time for Wheaton to become co-educational. In what year were men finally admitted to Wheaton? Hint

1994

1968

1987

1959

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Question 4 of 10

4. What dormitory has a unique living environment where students apply to live in the same building as a professor? Hint

Stanton

Keefe

Beard

Gebbie

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Question 5 of 10

5. Wheaton students love rainy days! Why? Hint

The pond overflows and you can't get to class.

They go dimple diving!

Sometimes classes are cancelled as a surprise.

Trick question: rainy days aren't any different from others.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which one of these dorms is NOT on upper campus? Hint

McIntire

Chapin

Larcom

Everett

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Question 7 of 10

7. What fun activity is a Wheaton tradition held every Spring Weekend? Hint

The Head of the Peacock

The Big Event

Candlelight

Senior Sentimental Night

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Question 8 of 10

8. I want to sing! What are the four acapella groups called at Wheaton? Hint

The Mars Bars, The Dimple Divers, The Ex, The GQs

The Dimple Divers, The Peacocks, The Black Box, The Logs

The Whims,The Wheatones, The Gentleman Callers, The Blend

Knapton, Mars, Watson, Emerson

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Question 9 of 10

9. Wheaton holds this to announce the new Student Government leaders: Hint

Dance in Balfour

White Glove Lunch

Midnight Brunch

Hoop Roll

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Question 10 of 10

10. Last question! Where could I go for a good cup of coffee late at night? Hint

The Loft

Chase Round

Emerson

The Lyons Den

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Wheaton College is located in a small town in Massachusetts. Which one?

Answer: Norton

Norton is located in between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island. Both cities are easily accessible from Wheaton.

2. Wheaton has an interesting mascot. What is it?

Answer: Lyon

The mascot is named after Mary Lyon, the woman who founded the college in 1835. It was first a women's seminary.

3. It took a very long time for Wheaton to become co-educational. In what year were men finally admitted to Wheaton?

Answer: 1987

At Wheaton much controversy still surrounds the decision. The proportion of men at the College soon reached about 35% and is now 45%.

4. What dormitory has a unique living environment where students apply to live in the same building as a professor?

Answer: Beard

In Beard a professor lives in an apartment on the first floor and many events are held to incorporate learning outside the classroom. This is one of the most popular housing choices among the students.

5. Wheaton students love rainy days! Why?

Answer: They go dimple diving!

Dimple Diving is the act of diving into the Dimple, in the center of campus. The Dimple gets muddy and you slide down the sides into the center. The students all go sledding there in the winter too!

6. Which one of these dorms is NOT on upper campus?

Answer: McIntire

McIntire is located on lower campus right by Chase Dining Hall.

7. What fun activity is a Wheaton tradition held every Spring Weekend?

Answer: The Head of the Peacock

The Head of the Peacock is a boat race held on Peacock Pond. Many of the boats sink and many spectators are thrown in the pond at the race.

8. I want to sing! What are the four acapella groups called at Wheaton?

Answer: The Whims,The Wheatones, The Gentleman Callers, The Blend

The whims and the wheatones are all female groups. The Gentleman Callers or the GCs are an all male group, and The Blend is the only co-ed group.

9. Wheaton holds this to announce the new Student Government leaders:

Answer: Midnight Brunch

The new government officers serve food to their classmates at midnight brunch. Many students attend in pajamas.

10. Last question! Where could I go for a good cup of coffee late at night?

Answer: The Lyons Den

The Lyons Den, or just "The Den," is the place to go for a laid back coffee house feel. It is completely student run and located on the edge of campus.

Source: Author lazya57

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