Homecoming — Traditions & History Trivia Quiz - Trivia Quiz

1 At its core, what is the primary purpose of a school's homecoming celebration?

A. To assign freshmen to dorms

B. To welcome alumni back and celebrate school community

C. To conduct graduation ceremonies

2 In the United States, most homecoming weekends are traditionally scheduled around which sport?

A. Lacrosse

B. American football

C. Tennis

3 Which university’s 1911 alumni invitation and rivalry football weekend is widely credited in many histories as a pioneering 'first' homecoming?

A. University of Georgia

B. Stanford University

C. University of Missouri

4 Outside the United States, which country is also known for university homecoming weekends that attract large alumni crowds?

A. Australia

B. Italy

C. Canada

5 A signature element of many homecoming parades is...

A. Only faculty cars circling the stadium

B. Student-built floats decorated in school colors

C. A silent procession of administrators only

6 What tradition typically happens at halftime of the homecoming game or during the dance?

A. Crowning homecoming royalty (e.g., King and Queen or gender-inclusive titles)

B. Signing yearbooks

C. Awarding academic degrees

7 The classic Texas homecoming 'mum' originally centered on which flower?

A. Orchid

B. Chrysanthemum

C. Sunflower

8 Students often abbreviate 'homecoming' as...

A. HOMCO

B. HC-Week

C. HoCo

9 Homecoming weekends featuring drumline battles, step shows, and major halftime performances are especially associated with...

A. Culinary institutes

B. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

C. Community swimming clubs

10 Which statement best contrasts homecoming with prom?

A. Homecoming is more formal and for seniors only, prom is casual and open to all

B. Homecoming welcomes alumni and is typically open to all students; prom is a spring formal mainly for upperclassmen

C. Homecoming happens after graduation, prom happens during orientation

11 In homecoming culture, 'tailgating' refers to...

A. Pre-game socializing with food and games in parking lots or lawns

B. The final vehicle in the parade

C. Decorating the back of the mascot’s costume

12 What do many schools call the themed dress-up days leading into homecoming?

A. Recess Week

B. Finals Week

C. Spirit Week

13 A 'powderpuff' game during homecoming traditionally means...

A. A dodgeball tournament for faculty

B. A snowball fight at halftime

C. A flag or touch football game with girls/women playing and boys/men often cheering, though formats vary

14 Homecoming in North America is most commonly held during...

A. Late winter (January–February)

B. Early to mid-fall (September–November)

C. Early summer (May–June)

15 Beyond school spirit, a practical reason schools host homecoming is to...

A. Hold municipal elections on campus

B. Reconnect with alumni for networking and fundraising

C. Administer standardized tests