Test Your PSU Knowledge! (Part II)

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Test Your Psu Knowledge! (Part II) - Quiz

This quiz is reserved for students and mentors for PSU LEAP 2010. Same rules as last time - all entries with 100% scores will be entered in for a drawing to win a DVD copy of "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby."
Deadline is Wednesday night at 11:59:59 PM. Please list your real name (first and last) so we can find and contact you through the Facebook group if you win. All questions can be answered through common Nittany knowledge and/or Google searches. Good Luck!

Questions and Answers

1.

Buried alongside Pollock Road is George Atherton. Atherton was...
- A.
  
  Basketball Player
- B.
  
  PSU President for 24 years
- C.
  
  PSU founder
- D.
  
  Football Coach
Correct Answer
B. PSU President for 24 years

Explanation
George Atherton was the President of PSU for 24 years. This indicates that he held a significant leadership position within the university for a considerable period of time.

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2.

LEAP students are housed mainly in...
- A.
  
  West Halls
- B.
  
  North Halls
- C.
  
  East Halls
- D.
  
  South Halls
Correct Answer
D. South Halls

Explanation
LEAP students are housed mainly in South Halls. This suggests that the majority of LEAP students live in the South Halls of the housing facility. It implies that South Halls are specifically designated for LEAP students and provide the necessary accommodations and resources for their program.

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3.

Move in day for LEAP students is...
- A.
  
  June 27
- B.
  
  June 28
- C.
  
  June 30
- D.
  
  July 1
Correct Answer
A. June 27

Explanation
Move in day for LEAP students is June 27.

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4.

The PSU Volleyball team won their third straight NCAA title this past season. What is their current win streak?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  99
- C.
  
  100
- D.
  
  102
Correct Answer
D. 102

Explanation
The given answer, 102, suggests that the PSU Volleyball team has a current win streak of 102 games. This means that they have won 102 consecutive matches, which is an impressive feat. This win streak demonstrates the team's exceptional skill and dominance in the sport.

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5.

The only Creamery customer allowed to mix two flavors was...
- A.
  
  President Graham Spanier
- B.
  
  President Bill Clinton
- C.
  
  Gov. Ed Rendell
- D.
  
  Joe Paterno
Correct Answer
B. President Bill Clinton

Explanation
President Bill Clinton is the only Creamery customer allowed to mix two flavors because he was a well-known visitor to the Penn State Creamery during his time as President of the United States. His frequent visits and love for ice cream led to the creation of a special flavor called "Clinton's Chocolate Chip" which was a combination of vanilla ice cream with chocolate chips. This special privilege was given to him as a way to honor his patronage and make his visits to the Creamery even more enjoyable.

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6.

Which of the following items are NOT permitted in your dorm room?
- A.
  
  Alcohol
- B.
  
  Scented Candles
- C.
  
  Cute, fuzzy pets
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
All of the items listed - alcohol, scented candles, and cute, fuzzy pets - are not permitted in your dorm room. This implies that the dorm room has strict rules and regulations regarding these items, possibly due to safety concerns or potential damage they may cause.

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7.

TRUE OR FALSE: Smoking is permitted inside the dorms.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
Correct Answer
B. FALSE

Explanation
Smoking is not permitted inside the dorms. This is likely due to the potential health hazards associated with smoking, as well as the risk of fire. Most educational institutions have strict policies against smoking indoors to ensure the safety and well-being of their students.

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8.

Where can you access information about homework/quizzes for your classes, your course's syllabus, and contact your professor or classmates with questions about course material?
- A.
  
  ANGEL
- B.
  
  ELion
- C.
  
  WebMail
- D.
  
  ELiving
Correct Answer
A. ANGEL

Explanation
ANGEL is the correct answer because it is a platform where students can access information about homework/quizzes for their classes, their course's syllabus, and contact their professor or classmates with questions about course material. It is a learning management system commonly used by educational institutions to provide a centralized location for course materials and communication between students and instructors.

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9.

Room assignments, as well as room mate information, is displayed in...
- A.
  
  ANGEL
- B.
  
  DEVIL
- C.
  
  ELion
- D.
  
  ELiving
Correct Answer
D. ELiving
10.

Union Street in the HUB offers which of the following food chains?
- A.
  
  Chic-fil-a
- B.
  
  Panda Express
- C.
  
  Nathan's
- D.
  
  All of the above
- E.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
The correct answer is "All of the above" because Union Street in the HUB offers all three food chains mentioned: Chic-fil-a, Panda Express, and Nathan's.

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