UW Trivia Quiz

Pictorial History

1. Who called the University "University of a Thousand Years?" Answer
2. Who was called "the Father of the University" and the "Father of Seattle"? Answer
3. What was the name given to Suzzallo Library by a student, when it first opened? Answer
4. Why was Suzzallo Library said to be the "soul of the University"? Answer
5. Who called Suzzallo Library "Suzzallo's extravagance"? Answer
6. How did Red Square get its name and what was its original name? Answer
7. What salaries were teachers paid in the early years of the University? Answer
8. How much did students pay for tuition in 1880? In the years 1960-70? Answer
9. Who was the first person to earn a baccalaureate degree? Answer
10. What items were placed in the cornerstone which was removed from the Old Territorial University and placed in Denny Hall? Answer
11. Who was responsible for the introduction of the "Blue Book" at the University? Answer
12. Which University of Washington President enlisted his whole family to teach a variety of courses in order to keep salaries within the tiny budget allowance? Answer
13. What was education the "best protection" against? Answer
14. Who donated the land for the building of the Territorial University building? Answer

Pictorial History