WSH trivia 1) From which school or college did Willard Straight 1901 graduate? Architecture, Art & Planning Arts & Sciences CALS Engineering None 2) How much did it cost to construct the Straight in 1925? $500,000 $1.3 million $2.8 million $5.1 million None 3) Because the structure is built into a hillside, on which floor is the main entrance? First Second Third Fourth None 4) Willard’s widow—Dorothy, who spearheaded construction of the building—was a member of what socially prominent family? Whitney Vanderbilt Carnegie Astor None 5) When the Straight first opened, it had a separate entrance for whom? Varsity athletes Freshmen Women Graduate students None 6) What’s the source of the inscription over the Memorial Room fireplace? A love letter from Willard to Dorothy Willard’s favorite Cornell fight song A lesson from Willard’s Cornell advisor Willard’s advice to his son None 7) The eatery on the third floor is named after a character from … ? “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” “The Hobbit” “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” “Treasure Island” None 8) What do the murals in the lobby depict? The various activities that the building houses Cornell schools and colleges Willard’s career and ideals Greek and Roman mythology None 9) The Straight began screening movies routinely in the 1930s—but what year was Cornell Cinema officially founded? 1950 1960 1970 1980 None 10) What annual Big Red event was held there until 1950? Hotel Ezra Cornell Spring Fest Reunion Convocation None 11) Who are depicted in the carvings near the Memorial Room ceiling? American heroes Cornell professors Ivy League presidents Literary icons None 12) What flavor were the famous Straight Cookies? Peanut butter Oatmeal raisin Snickerdoodle Chocolate chocolate chip None Time's up