Tommy Trojan - Quiz
  • 1. What is the official name of Tommy Trojan?
A) The Spirit of Troy
B) The Trojan Shrine
C) The USC Statue
D) The Trojan Warrior
  • 2. Who sculpted the Trojan Shrine?
A) Roger Noble Burnham
B) Russ Saunders
C) John Ward
D) Henry Becker
  • 3. In what year was the Trojan Shrine unveiled?
A) 1950
B) 1930
C) 1940
D) 1925
  • 4. What was the original suggested name for the statue?
A) The Spirit of Troy
B) The Trojan Hero
C) The Trojan Warrior
D) The USC Statue
  • 5. What was the cost to build the Trojan Shrine?
A) $10,000
B) $20,000
C) $15,000
D) $5,000
  • 6. What was added to the season football tickets to help offset the cost of the statue?
A) No surcharge
B) $2 surcharge
C) $1 surcharge
D) $5 surcharge
  • 7. Where is Tommy Trojan located on the USC campus?
A) Near the football stadium
B) In the center of campus
C) At the entrance of the university
D) Next to the library
  • 8. Which buildings surround the Trojan Shrine?
A) Hollenbeck Hall, Doheny Library, and Leavey Library
B) Bovard Administration Building, Ronald Tutor Campus Center, and Alumni Park
C) Doheny Library, Leavey Library, and Galen Center
D) Ronald Tutor Campus Center, Leavey Library, and Galen Center
  • 9. What feature passes next to the statue?
A) Fairfax Avenue
B) Trousdale Parkway
C) Figueroa Street
D) Exposition Boulevard
  • 10. What is the Tommy Cam?
A) A virtual reality tour of the campus
B) A live image of the statue with daily time-lapse videos
C) A security camera system
D) A live broadcast of campus events
  • 11. What are the five attributes inscribed on the base of the statue?
A) Faithful, Scholarly, Skillful, Courageous, and Ambitious
B) Loyal, Intelligent, Talented, Bold, and Aspiring
C) Dedicated, Learned, Competent, Fearless, and Driven
D) Brave, Wise, Strong, Honest, and Determined
  • 12. What quote is inscribed on the reverse of the statue?
A) A quote by Dante: 'In the middle of our life's journey.'
B) A quote by Homer: 'The glory and the dream.'
C) A quote by Virgil: 'Here are provided seats of meditative joy, where shall rise again the destined reign of Troy.'
D) A quote by Shakespeare: 'All the world's a stage.'
  • 13. Which university often vandalizes Tommy Trojan?
A) UCLA
B) UC Berkeley
C) Caltech
D) Stanford University
  • 14. What colors do UCLA vandals typically paint Tommy Trojan?
A) Black and silver
B) Green and yellow
C) Red and white
D) Blue and gold
  • 15. What event is held the night before the USC-UCLA game?
A) Save Tommy Night
B) Trojan Night
C) Rivalry Night
D) Victory Night
  • 16. Who maintains an all-night vigil around Tommy Trojan during rivalry week?
A) Members of the Trojan Knights
B) USC football players
C) USC cheerleaders
D) USC alumni
  • 17. Who monitors the statue with CCTV to deter vandals?
A) USC's Alumni Watch Group
B) USC's Student Safety Patrol
C) USC's Campus Security Team
D) USC's Department of Public Safety Surveillance Operations team
  • 18. What is USC's official mascot?
A) The Trojan Warrior
B) George Tirebiter
C) Tommy Trojan
D) Traveler, a white Andalusian horse
  • 19. Who was the unofficial mascot before Traveler?
A) A Trojan Knight
B) A USC Eagle
C) A Trojan Warrior
D) George Tirebiter, a local dog
  • 20. What is inscribed on the base of the statue?
A) The five attributes of the ideal Trojan
B) The names of USC presidents
C) The names of USC football players
D) The history of USC
  • 21. What is the purpose of the Tommy Cam?
A) To provide a live image and daily time-lapse videos of the statue
B) To provide virtual tours of the campus
C) To monitor for vandalism
D) To broadcast campus events
  • 22. What is the purpose of Save Tommy Night?
A) To celebrate USC's victories
B) To raise funds for USC
C) To gather students before the USC-UCLA game
D) To honor USC alumni
  • 23. What is the significance of the quote by Virgil on Tommy Trojan?
A) It reflects the meditative joy and destiny of Troy
B) It honors USC's founding
C) It commemorates USC's academic excellence
D) It celebrates USC's athletic achievements
  • 24. What is the significance of the Trojan Shrine's location?
A) It serves as a central meeting spot on campus
B) It is near the football stadium
C) It is at the entrance of the university
D) It is next to the library
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