BGSU Trivia was created for the 75th Anniversary of Bowling Green State University in 1985. Similar in play to the popular game, "Trivial Pursuit", questions were organized into six categories-people, sports, places, odds-n-ends, campus life, and history. To mark the Centennial celebration of the University, the Center for Archival Collections will present a quiz each month, featuring two questions from each of the categories. An interactive version is also available.  Test your knowledge and have fun!

Quiz #7--April 2009

1. At one time, the traditional place to voice one’s opinion or protest was from the steps of
   • a) The Administration Building
   • b) University Hall
   • c) Men’s Gym
   • d) Williams Hall
2. The only course offered by the English Department in 1915 was
   • a) Debating
   • b) Literature and Grammar
   • c) Public Speaking
   • d) Theater
3. The non-objective murals on the East and West panels of the Jerome Library were created by
   • a) Willard Misfeldt
   • b) Charles Lakofsky
   • c) Willard Wankelman
   • d) Don Drumm
4. He was one of the ten original Bowling Green faculty members. He retired as a science professor in 1936 and served as curator of the University Museum until his death in 1948.
   • a) Edwin L. Moseley
   • b) C. L. Martzolff
   • c) Frank Ogg
   • d) Bob Romans
5. What is Ohio’s state bird?
   • a) Robin
   • b) Falcon
   • c) Cardinal
   • d) Blue Jay
6. In 1910, the founding year afor BGSU, the speed limit in downtown Bowling Green was
   • a) 8 mph
   • b) 10 mph
   • c) 25 mph
   • d) 35 mph
7. The first building on campus to be named for a faculty member was
   • a) McFall Center
   • b) Moseley Hall
   • c) Kohl Hall
   • d) Overman Hall
8. The Gate Theatre was moved to the campus from Camp Perry after World War II and served the University until 1961 when
   • a) It was torn down to build the Administration Building
   • b) It was destroyed by fire
   • c) It started to sink into the ground
   • d) It changed its name to Joe E. Brown Theatre
9. During the widely publicized BGSU student demonstrations in 1961, a list of grievances was presented to the administration. Which of the following was not on the list?
   • a) Eliminate $5 fine for certain class cuts
   • b) Freedom in drinking
   • c) No administration censorship of the BG News
   • d) Resignation of the President and reinstatement of the faculty member dismissed
   • e) Review of rules governing female students
10. One of the ways BGSU students responded to the Kent State shootings was
    • a) Take over of the Administration Building
    • b) A candlelight march
    • c) Closing the university for the remainder of the term
    • d) Rioting in the streets
11. Of the following BG teams, which was the first to begin intercollegiate competition?
    • a) Tennis
    • b) Track
    • c) Cross Country
    • d) Swimming
12. In what year did BGSU’s Dave Wottle win his Olympic Gold Medal?
    • a) 1968
    • b) 1972
    • c) 1976
    • d) 1980

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