Quizzes & Puzzles Are You an Ezra—or an Andrew? Do you most resemble Cornell’s intrepid founder, or its brilliant first president? Take our quiz and find out! 1) What kind of car would you rather drive? SUV Luxury sedan 2) Do you speak more than one language? Yes No 3) How many books do you have on your shelves? 20 or fewer More than 20 4) What kind of house would you rather live in? Gothic mansion Cabin in the mountains 5) Where would you rather go on vacation? Grand tour of Europe Road trip to U.S. national parks 6) What would you prefer to have in your yard? A vegetable garden A flower garden 7) Would you go parachuting? No Yes 8) What would you rather have for lunch? A burger and fries An omelet and a side salad 9) What kind of smartphone do you have? Android iPhone 10) Which movie would you rather watch? “Oppenheimer” “Barbie” Time’s up Published January 30, 2024 Comments Melissa L. Yorks, Class of 1975 30 Jan, 2024 Of course I’m a brilliant thinker! I went to Cornell didn’t I? Reply Jon Humphrey, Class of 1977 2 Feb, 2024 Yes..definitely! I guess I’m brilliant also being a Cornell alumnus,, Class of 77 Reply Stuart Baron, Class of 1982 2 Feb, 2024 But Ezra and Andrew barely knew about cars, and certainly not about smartphones! Reply Mark Twentyman 2 Feb, 2024 Andrew, his now historic home is just down the road from my family Farm in Homer, New York. Reply Elizabeth 3 Feb, 2024 I’m an Ezra. Somehow I knew that before I took the quiz. Trying new things is my story. Reply Patricia baumann, Class of 1987 4 Feb, 2024 Thinker yup Cornell alum 1987. Love to travel the US Reply Allan Lines, Class of 1963 4 Feb, 2024 We need more Ezras. Reply Anne A, Class of 2011 4 Feb, 2024 I got Andrew, but suspect I’m a bit of both. And for sure I love both flower and vegetable gardens! Reply Brent Gibson, Class of 1997 4 Feb, 2024 Hah! I would have thought and Andrew but I am an Ezra! Reply James McCaffery, Class of 1985 4 Feb, 2024 I suppose one could also be a Henry (Sage). I am an Andrew; there was really never any doubt about that, although there were a few signs of Ezra in me (hamburgers over omelets, f’rinstance–many of the questions were pretty obvious). I do, like Ez, have an attraction to railroads, but as a rider, not a builder of them–although in the unlikely event that I fade into a quiet retirement, there may be a model railroad in my future. I believe, however, that if the quiz were expanded, I’d probably be revealed as more of a Willard (Fiske). Reply David Buck, Class of 1967 9 Feb, 2024 As much as I admire Ezra, was surprised to find out I am one. Didn’t really want to be an Andrew, but nothing is wrong with that. On some trips to Ithaca, I used to sit at Ezra’s supposed desk when it was in the Tompkins County Library. Still have but haven’t finished his biography. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel replyOnce your comment is approved, your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Class Year Email * Save my name, email, and class year in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ Other stories You may like Campus & Beyond Garden at Cornell Health Brings Nature’s Balm to Ho Plaza Campus & Beyond After More than a Century, Cornell’s Hydroelectric Plant is Still Humming Cornelliana Big Red in the Big Apple: Legendary Sy Katz ’31 Parade is Back