The Collegian
Friday, November 08, 2024

Test Your Ring Dance I.Q.

1. What year did Westhampton College begin hosting the event at The Jefferson?

A. 1904

B. 1957

C. 1973

D. 1993

2. What is the theme of Ring Dance this year?

A. "Unforgettable"

B. "Dancing in the Moonlight"

C. "Daisies are Forever"

D. "Westhampton Wonderful"

3. The Jefferson, which opened in 1895, was designed by the same architectural firm that is responsible for:

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A. Boatwright Library

B. Union Station in Washington D.C.

C. The Waldorf Astoria in New York City

D. The New York Public Library in New York City

4. All of these people have been guests at The Jefferson, EXCEPT:

A. George W. Bush

B. Judy Garland

C. Frank Sinatra

D. Charlie Chaplin

5. When Elvis was a guest at The Jefferson, what did he order for breakfast?

A. Chocolate-chip pancakes, a milkshake and a banana and peanut butter sandwich.

B. Eggs Benedict and a hamburger.

C. Filet Mignon.

D. Eggs over easy, bacon and a scoop of ice cream in cantaloupe.

6. Before Ring Dance, Westhampton College hosted an event called_______ , at/in _______.

A. Women in White, North Court Reception Room

B. Daisy Ball,The Berkley Hotel

C. Cotillion, The Country Club of Virginia

D. Junior Prom, Keller Gym

7. Many people think that the 36-step grand staircase was the inspiration for the staircase in this film:

A. "Gone with the Wind"

B. "Titanic"

C. "Roman Holiday"

D. "Casper the Friendly Ghost"

*Taken from: www.jeffersonhotel.com and http://studentorg.richmond.edu/wcga/traditions/ringdance.html

ANSWERS

1. C

2. B

3. D

4. B

5. D

6. D

7. A

Contact staff writer Emily Viviani at emily.viviani@richmond.edu

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