Oxford Knowledge Quiz

Short answers & multiple choice

Oxford Knowledge Quiz - Short Answers

There are so many extraordinary facts about Oxford, and some of them are mentioned in our first book. How many do you know? How many colleges does Oxford have, and what is the name of the Oxford library ? Take the quiz and find out how much you know and how much more there is to learn.

  1. What is the name of the main Oxford library?

    Bodleian

  2. How many colleges does Oxford have?

    39 (and 5 permanent private halls)

  3. How is the dress for formal affairs called at Oxford?

    Sub fusc

  4. How many terms does Oxford have and what are their names?

    Three: Michaelmas, Hilary, Trinity

  5. Which sport is the most famous where Oxford competes against Cambridge each year?

    Rowing

  6. How is the University College also called?

    The House

  7. Oxford is also called ‘the city of (what)’?

    Dreaming spires

  8. What does PPE stand for in Oxford?

    Philosophy, Politics and Economics

  9. Instead of a subfusc that we’ve learned above, what is the only other alternative to wear during examinations?

    Full gown

  10. What is the only flower some students choose to wear during their examinations on their subfusc?

    A carnation

Oxford Knowledge Quiz - Multiple choice

  1. Oxford is the oldest university:
    a) in the world
    b) in the English speaking world
    c) in the United Kingdom

    Answer: b) in the English speaking world

  2. How are the graduates of Oxford called?
    a) Oxonians
    b) Oxfordians
    c) Oxbridge

    Answer: a) Oxonians

  3. In which museum can you find the Oxford Dodo?
    a) Ashmolean Museum
    b) British Museum
    c) Natural History Museum

    Answer: c) Natural History Museum

  4. Which is the famous bridge of Oxford, a replica of the one that can be found in Venice:
    a) Bridge of Sighs
    b) University Bridge
    c) The Old Bridge

    Answer: a) Bridge of Sighs

  5. In May there is an animal race at Oxford, which is the:
    a) Fox race
    b) Tortoise race
    c) Dog race

    Answer: b) Tortoise race

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