Ryan once had to conduct an autopsy on a crocodile. What was he looking for? a) A guests wedding ring b) His car keys c) A missing villager
c) A missing villager
Many of our Otago researchers are awarded grants from the Royal Society Marsden Fund. From which famous Kiwi does it get it's name?
Physicist Sir Ernest Marsden (1889-1970) who made a remarkable contribution to science both in New Zealand and overseas.
If the Greek God of war is Ares, who is the Roman God of war?
Mars - said to have founded the city of Rome.
Which days of the week are commonly thought to get their names from Norse Gods?
Tuesday: Tyr's day Wednesday: Odin's (or Woden's) day Thursday: Thor's day Friday: Frigg's day
How many times has Ryan had miliaria? a) 10 times b) 3 times c) He lost count d) He has never had it
c) He lost count
In what year did the University of Otago first permit women to study? A) 1869 B) 1893 C) 1901 D) 1871
D) 1871 - first classes held Jul 1871 – the University Council voted unanimously on 8 Aug 1871 to admit women. The first in Australasia.
Which Greek God/Goddesses was said to disseminate their divine will through the Oracle at Delphi? A) Artemis B) Apollo C) Demeter D) Zeus
B) Apollo
Where would you be if you were standing on the Spanish Steps? A) Madrid B) Valencia C) Rome D) Berlin
C) Rome
Where did Civilizations first appear? A) China B) Central America C) Mesopotamia D) Egypt
C) Mesopotamia
If Ryan invited you to a Braai, what would you eat? a) Ratatouille b) Springbok c) Toasted Sandwiches, Warthog and any other meat
c) Toasted Sandwiches, Warthog and any other meat
What is the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world?
Mexico City
What is a group of cats called?
A Clowder
What is the title of the book this famous line comes from? “It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known.”
A sentence from the end of A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens.
What is this character's name?
Din Grogu or Grogu
Queen guitarist Brian May is also an expert in what scientific field? A) Neuroscience B) Microbiology C) Astrophysics D) Geophysics
C) Astrophysics
Was was the University of Otago founded in A) 1866 B) 1869 C) 1896 D) 1872
B) 1869
What is the name of Ryan's family dog? a) Comma b) Korma c) Karma e) Cornish Pasty
c) Karma
What is the MCU character Black Widow also known as? (First and Last Name)
Natasha Romanoff or Natalia Alianovna Romanova (Played by Scarlett Johansson)
Eddard (Ned) Stark is a character from Game of Thrones. Name his six children.
Rickon, Bran, Arya, Sansa, Rob, Jon
Which of these jobs has Ryan had? (more than one correct answer) a) Politician b) Teacher c) Safari Guide d) GM e) Pet Shop Owner f) Toy Shop Owner g) Travel Agent h) Soldier
B, C, D, E, F, and H
Which is the smallest ocean in the world? A) Southern B) Atlantic C) Arctic D) Indian
C) Arctic
Translate this from Latin to English. 'Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus'
Never tickle a sleeping dragon
In 2021 there were 21,549 Equivalent full-time students (EFTS) enrolled at the University of Otago. What was the percentage of male vs female students? (approx)
Female 60.77% (13,094) Male 38.97% (8,398) Gender Diverse 0.26% (57)