Fairfield University Trivia Night!

Question 1

In what year was the Stag officially named Lucas?

Accepted Answer

2009

Question 2

What famous snack was invented in Chicago?

Accepted Answer

The Twinkie

Question 3

What was the year of England's Queen Elizabeth II's coronation?

Accepted Answer

1953

Question 4

How many academy awards for best actor has Tom Hanks won?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 5

Who is often credited with creating the world's first car?

Accepted Answer

Karl Benz

Question 6

Dr. Dre has a school named in his honor at USC?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

A game @ DD Park is an annual event for the Hartford Chapter. With which MLB team are the Yard Goats affiliated?

Accepted Answer

Colorado Rockies

Question 8

Which musician asked. "Why aren't you in the library?" during a 1977 concert on campus?

Accepted Answer

Billy Joel

Question 9

We're at Nationals Park with the DC Chapter. Who was the World Series MVP for the 2019 champs?

Accepted Answer

Steven Strasburg

Question 10

A trip to Fenway Park, the oldest stadium in MLB, is a Boston Chapter signature event. What year was Fenway built?

Accepted Answer

1912

Question 11

Although he never attended med school, this "doctor" had a med school named after him in 2011 at his alma mater.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Seuss

Question 12

These are the 3 ingredients in a Manhattan cocktail.

Accepted Answer

Whiskey, Vermouth, and Bitters

Question 13

The Philadelphia Chapter loves their Phillies! Who is the manager of the 2020 Phillies?

Accepted Answer

Joe Girardi

Question 14

Which country produces the most coffee in the world?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

Question 15

Bonus Question: My initials are PEP. What's my middle name?

Accepted Answer

Elise

Question 16

Founded in 1825, what is the name of the oldest operating brewery in America?

Accepted Answer

Yuengling

Question 17

This professional athlete attended UMass in 1968, never graduated, but has been inducted into the HOF.

Accepted Answer

Dr. J

Question 18

What show mentioned Fairfield in a 2015 episode when a character announced she would attend grad school?

Accepted Answer

Mad Men

Question 19

A group of 1,300 physicians signed a letter recommending that Dr. Oz's appointment at Columbia University be revoked.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

After what or whom is the Ford Mustang named?

Accepted Answer

WWII Fighter Plane

Question 21

This TV entertainer had a criminal complaint filed against him in 2008 in CA for practicing psychology w/o a license.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Phil

Question 22

Kevin Nealon of SNL was a member of the Fairfield U. football team in the 70's.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

Which musician initially refused to suspend operations at his Nashville bar after the mayor ordered bars to close?

Accepted Answer

Kid Rock

Question 24

In what year was the Corvette introduced?

Accepted Answer

1953

Question 25

When is the sun's corona normally visible?

Accepted Answer

During a total solar eclipse

Question 26

BMW stands for Berlin Motor Works.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 27

The SF Chapter and the Giants are a pair! What famous SF Giant is known as the "Say Hey Kid?"

Accepted Answer

Willie Mays

Question 28

For what 2 public office positions did Joe Exotic (The Tiger King) run?

Accepted Answer

President and Governor

Question 29

New Jersey is the leading US producer of eggplants.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 30

In which year did Fairfield go coed?

Accepted Answer

1970

Question 31

NYY Matt Daley replaced Mariano Rivera in his last MLB appearance. What Patriot League School did Matt attend?

Accepted Answer

Bucknell University

Question 32

Which animal can be seen on the Porsche logo?

Accepted Answer

Horse

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