Past Trivia Questions

1. What piece of legislation authorized the existence of Middle Tennessee State?

1. The Works Progress Act of 1933
2. The General Education Bill of 1906
3. Tennessee Centennial of 1896
4. Articles of Incorporation of Murfreesboro, Tennessee
5. The General Education Bill of 1909

2. What is the name of Middle Tennessee State University's mass transit system?

1. Solar Raider
2. Rover
3. Raider Xpress
4. Ole Blue Xpress
5. Mobile One

3. What is the name of Middle Tennessee State's yearbook that saw its first publication in 1926?

1. Blue Raider Review
2. Midlander
3. Sidelines
4. Farewell and Hail
5. Milestone

4. Going into the 2010-2011 year, what men's basketball coach had the most career wins as a Blue Raider?

1. Ken Trickey
2. Jimmy Earle
3. Bruce Stewart
4. Stan Simpson
5. Kermit Davis

5. Which book in Middle Tennessee State's library commemorated its 500,000 volume, and in what year was it catalogued?

1. Steps Along The Way, by Lamar Alexander - 1987
2. The Complete Works of Shakespeare - 1982
3. The First Fifty Years, by Homer Pittard - 1961
4. An Accounting Primer, by E.W. Midgett - 1967
5. The Gutenberg Bible - 1987

6. According to the MTSU football media guide the 1960s was the most "prolific for wins"; in the school's history. Arguably who was the most famous player to compete against the Raiders in the 1960s?

1. Roger Staubach
2. Gale Sayers
3. Terry Bradshaw
4. Lem Barney
5. John David Crow

7. What was the theme of Middle Tennessee State University 75th Anniversary in 1986?

1. Homecoming '86
2. The Emerald Jubilee
3. We're 75: Come take a look at us now.
4. Our Year to Shine - Diamond Jubilee

8. Years ago, when Tennessee Tech and Middle Tennessee State played in football, what was the name of the Alaskan Totem Pole that the two teams played for?

1. The Golden Eagle
2. The Blue Raider
3. Harvey/Shinny Ninny
4. Mister Ed
5. Ole Blue

9. On what date did Middle Tennessee State officially become a University?

a. January 1, 1965
b. July 1, 1965
c. September 1, 1965
d. September 1, 1976
e. January 1, 1980

10. What governing body has direct legal jurisdiction over Middle Tennessee State University?

a. Tennessee Board of Regents
b. University of Tennessee Trustees System
c. Tennessee Department of Health and Human Services
d. T.S.S.A.A Board of Control
e. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

11. What year was Loop Drive (Old Main Circle) Built?

a. 1952
b. 1954
c. 1956
d. 1960
e. 1964

12. What building was built as a part of the Works Progress Administration project?

a. James Union Building
b. Saunders Fine Arts
c. Alumni Memorial Gymnasium
d. Davis Science Building
e. (Voorhies) Industrial Arts Building