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Quiz about Tennessee Technological University

Tennessee Technological University Quiz

Tennessee Technological University is a State Board of Regents University and hosts a variety of fine academic programs. How much do you know about it?

A multiple-choice quiz by pcaskie. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
pcaskie

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
357,570

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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149

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where in the United States is Tennessee Tech located? Hint

Cookeville, TN

Murfreesboro, TN

Austin Peay, TN

Cleaveland, TN

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Question 2 of 10

2. By what nickname are the sports teams of Tennessee Tech known? Hint

Blue Raiders

Golden Eagles

Vikings

Volunteers

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the original college that occupied the location currently called Tennessee Technological University? Hint

Tennessee Polytechnic Institute

Tennessee Normal School

Tennessee Junior College

Dixie College

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the Administration building of Tennessee Tech called? Hint

Roaden Hall

Kittrel Hall

Smith Building

Derryberry Hall

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Golden Eagle which is mounted on the Bell Tower of Derryberry Hall was commissioned for the University in celebration of its becoming a University in 1965. True or false?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. A fire hydrant sits aside a grave marker for a dog in the park-like quad of the Administration Building. True or false?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What are the colors of the school? Hint

Purple and Gold

Yellow and Red

Blue and White

Green and Gold

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the Tennessee Tech student newspaper called? Hint

Eagle

TTU Times

Herald-Citizen

Oracle

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who wrote the University's Alma Mater? Hint

Sarah Tolstedt

Virginia Smith

Mary Alice Roaden

Joan Pitt Rew Derryberry

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Question 10 of 10

10. At 5:00 pm on every afternoon in December, Christmas music can be heard across most of Tennessee Tech's campus. Where does that music come from? Hint

Students I-pods, coordinated by the student government

The Student union that blasts it over its speakers.

A local nearby church

The Carillon Bells in Derryberry Hall

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where in the United States is Tennessee Tech located?

Answer: Cookeville, TN

Cookeville is located on I-40, 100 miles from Knoxville and 80 miles from Nashville. It is also about 100 miles from Chattanooga. The region is called the Upper Cumberland.

2. By what nickname are the sports teams of Tennessee Tech known?

Answer: Golden Eagles

When Tech added a sports program in 1925, the student body chose "Golden Eagles" as their team name.

3. What was the name of the original college that occupied the location currently called Tennessee Technological University?

Answer: Dixie College

Dixie College was first opened in 1912 as a religious school. In 1915, the State agreed to take over the school and it was renamed Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. In 1965, it achieved university status and was renamed Tennessee Technological University. Commonly called Tennessee Tech, the nickname has held since 1915.

4. What is the Administration building of Tennessee Tech called?

Answer: Derryberry Hall

The main Administration Building is called Derryberry Hall, and is named after Everett Derryberry who was the President of the school for 34 years from 1940 to 1974

The Roaden University Center is the student gathering area and was name after Arliss Roaden who was president from 1974 - 1985.

There is no Smith Hall. There was a Smith Quad which housed men's dorms and was name after the two presidents of the university who were named Smith.

5. The Golden Eagle which is mounted on the Bell Tower of Derryberry Hall was commissioned for the University in celebration of its becoming a University in 1965. True or false?

Answer: False

The eagle was in fact stolen from the Monteagle Hotel in the 1950s. The governor eventually settled with the hotel for the value of the sculpture and pardoned the over-exuberant students who snatched it.

6. A fire hydrant sits aside a grave marker for a dog in the park-like quad of the Administration Building. True or false?

Answer: True

The dog was a local adopted pet of the 1950s students. Sadly, he was killed by a car, and the students buried him in the quad and placed the memorial in the quad. Years later, the University officials believed that to be a perfect place for a fire hydrant.

The students named the dog "Damnit" as President Derryberry would always tell it to "Get away, Damnit," as he went home for the evening.

7. What are the colors of the school?

Answer: Purple and Gold

Selected in 1925, purple and gold represent the colors of the region: purple hues over the mountains and gold for both the golden suns and the goldenrod that grows freely around the campus area.

8. What is the Tennessee Tech student newspaper called?

Answer: Oracle

Since 1924, the student newspaper has been called the Oracle. The yearbook is the Eagle and the local community newspaper is called the Herald-Citizen.

9. Who wrote the University's Alma Mater?

Answer: Joan Pitt Rew Derryberry

Called the Tennessee Tech Hymn and written by President Derryberry's wife, Joan Pitt Rew in 1943, the words are:

The quiet hills stand steadfast 'round walls of russet brown. On halls serene and campus green the smoky hills look down; And steadfast may I cherish what thou hast giv'n to me. Oh Alma Mater Tennessee Tech, God prosper thee.

Deep purple stand the mountains and golden sets the sun. We proudly wear these colors fair until our goal is won; We pledge thee faithful service, our love and loyalty. Oh Alma Mater Tennessee Tech, God prosper thee.

10. At 5:00 pm on every afternoon in December, Christmas music can be heard across most of Tennessee Tech's campus. Where does that music come from?

Answer: The Carillon Bells in Derryberry Hall

It also chimes on the hour and plays other selections every afternoon at 5:00 pm.

Source: Author pcaskie

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