'Tis the season for National Pickle Day Trivia
How well do you know your Pickle trivia?
To celebrate National Pickle Day, we’re issuing a challenge to discover who is the master of Pickle trivia, and who is scraping the bottom of the barrel. Participate in three trivia rounds, for a total of 15 questions. Find out how you score, then share with a friend.
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General Pickle Knowledge
How many pounds of pickles does the Department of Agriculture estimate that the average American eats per year?
The Department of Agriculture estimates that the average American eats 8.5 pounds
of pickles per year.
How many pounds of pickles does the Department of Agriculture estimate that the average
American eats per year?
The phrase “in a pickle” was first introduced by which Shakespeare play?
The phrase “in a pickle” was first introduced by which Shakespeare play?
Alonso says, “how camest thou in this pickle,” in Act 5 of “The Tempest.”
In Connecticut, in order for a pickle to officially be considered a pickle, it must ______ .
In Connecticut, in order for a pickle to officially be considered a pickle, it must
______ .
In 1948, Connecticut Food and Drug Commissioner Frederick Holcomb told reporters that
you could drop a pickle one foot and it should bounce. The pickles in question did
not bounce, and were destroyed.
Which famous female ruler claimed pickles made her beautiful?
Which famous female ruler claimed pickles made her beautiful?
Cleopatra claimed pickles made her beautiful.
North Carolina and one other state are the top pickle producing states in the U.S. What is the other state?
North Carolina and one other state are the top pickle producing states in the U.S.
What is the other state?
Pickles are made in 30 states, but North Carolina and Michigan produce the most pickles
annually. Additionally, Berrien Springs, Michigan, is named the “Christmas Pickle
Capital of the World” by Pickle Packers International.
When the pickle was recommended as the (U)NCSA mascot, what does legend say was the proposed corresponding slogan?
When the pickle was recommended as the (U)NCSA mascot, what does legend say was the
proposed corresponding slogan?
The proposed slogan was "Sling 'em by the warts!"
In 2018, the Fighting Pickle was named the most unconventional mascot by Education Dive. Who received second place?
In 2018, the Fighting Pickle was named the most unconventional mascot by Education
Dive. Who received second place?
Sammy, the mascot of UC Santa Cruz, received second place in the competition.
In 2012, the Fighting Pickle was named the “Cheesiest College Mascot” in a contest sponsored by what brand?
In 2012, the Fighting Pickle was named the “Cheesiest College Mascot” in a contest
sponsored by what brand?
Beating out other mascots like Concordia College’s Kernel Cobb and Mary Baldwin College’s
Fighting Squirrel, The Fighting Pickle won the contest — sponsored by Cheetos.
Alumnus Francis Perry wrote an essay about how the Pickles got their name for Homecoming Weekend 1992. What was the title of the essay?
Alumnus Francis Perry wrote an essay about how the Pickles got their name for Homecoming
Weekend 1992. What was the title of the essay?
The essay is titled “Apicklypse Now,” and is available to read online.
On April 1, 2016, UNCSA announced that the Pickle mascot would be retired, and replaced with:
On April 1, 2016, UNCSA announced that the Pickle mascot would be retired, and replaced
with
Announcing Charlie the Cucumber caused quite a stir, as many readers did not recognize
the April Fools’ Day prank.
"The Nutcracker" has been a beloved holiday tradition in Winston-Salem for more than 50 years. Who was the most recent guest artist to dance the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy?
"The Nutcracker" has been a beloved holiday tradition in Winston-Salem for more than
50 years. Who was the most recent guest artist to dance the role of the Sugar Plum
Fairy?
American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Stella Abrera danced the role of the Sugar
Plum Fairy during the 2019 UNCSA production.
In 2016, graduate wig and makeup student Johan Teng designed the costume for a fourth-year film, starring a furry guy who can still be spotted in the Design & Production lobby. What is the name of this character, who lends his name to the film?
In 2016, graduate wig and makeup student Johan Teng designed the costume for a fourth-year
film, starring a furry guy who can still be spotted in the Design & Production lobby.
What is the name of this character, who lends his name to the film?
While all answers are names from UNCSA student films, Chester is the name of the 2016
character and film.
The A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute is celebrating its 20th anniversary season. Which of the following operas has not been performed multiple times at UNCSA?
The A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute is celebrating its 20th anniversary season. Which
of the following operas has not been performed multiple times at UNCSA?
Kirke Mechem’s “Tartuffe” has been performed by the A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute
at UNCSA once, in 2005.
Name the first devised theater piece performed at UNCSA
Name the first devised theater piece performed at UNCSA.
Conceived by Drama faculty member Mollye Maxner, “Still Life with Rocket” was the
first public performance of devised theater from UNCSA in the spring of 2019.
Which of these fourth-year films is a documentary that has received multiple festival awards?
Which of these fourth-year films is a documentary that has received multiple festival
awards?
2018 documentary film “No Sanctuary” won the student film category in TheWrap’s 2019
ShortList Film Festival, among other festival awards.
Please select an answer.
