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University of Washington
  • 1. In what year was the University of Washington founded?
A) 1909
B) 1854
C) 1861
D) 1889
  • 2. What is the primary location of the University of Washington's main campus?
A) Bothell
B) Seattle
C) Olympia
D) Tacoma
  • 3. Who was the university's architect and builder for the original building?
A) Daniel Bagley
B) Arthur A. Denny
C) John Pike
D) Edmond Meany
  • 4. What nickname is used for the University of Washington's sports teams?
A) Huskies
B) Cougars
C) Titans
D) Vikings
  • 5. How much did the University of Washington spend on research and development in 2024?
A) $400 million
B) $37 million
C) $1.73 billion
D) $2.5 billion
  • 6. What is the name of the university's architectural centerpiece library?
A) Odegaard Library
B) Denny Hall
C) Meany Hall
D) Suzzallo Library
  • 7. Who was the first graduate of the University of Washington?
A) Edmond Meany
B) Clara Antoinette McCarty Wilt
C) Herbert T. Condon
D) Arthur A. Denny
  • 8. The four white cedar columns salvaged from the original university building stand in which location today?
A) The Quad
B) Denny Hall
C) Drumheller Fountain
D) Sylvan Grove Theater
  • 9. Which world's fair was held on the University of Washington campus in 1909?
A) Pacific Northwest Expo
B) Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition
C) Lewis and Clark Centennial
D) Seattle World's Fair
  • 10. Which U.S. university athletic conference is the University of Washington a member of?
A) Big 12 Conference
B) Ivy League
C) Big Ten Conference
D) Pac-12 Conference
  • 11. What is the name of the university's land holding that generates revenue in downtown Seattle?
A) Union Bay
B) University District
C) Denny's Knoll
D) Metropolitan Tract
  • 12. What event caused the University of Washington to hold a ceremonial event in 2008 for former students?
A) Vietnam War Protests
B) Long Journey Home
C) Founding Centennial
D) Opening of the Medical School
  • 13. Who was the president of the university during the 1958–1973 era of growth?
A) Charles Odegaard
B) Lee Paul Sieg
C) Henry Schmitz
D) Henry Suzzallo
  • 14. What does the acronym 'LIFE' stand for regarding the four columns at Sylvan Grove Theater?
A) Loyalty, Industry, Faith, Efficiency
B) Liberty, Initiative, Fortitude, Energy
C) Learning, Innovation, Freedom, Excellence
D) Leadership, Integrity, Foundation, Education
  • 15. Which company is NOT mentioned as having a history of influence on the university's fortunes?
A) Amazon
B) Starbucks
C) Boeing
D) Microsoft
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