Do you know your UW slang?

Let's see if you can speak Badger.

Quiz Questions

1.
Students commonly refer to Memorial Library in the following short form:
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- A.
  Jail
- B.
  Mem Lib
- C.
  The Hag (enah)
2.
SOHE refers to:
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- A.
  Student of Higher Education
- B.
  School of Human Ecology
- C.
  School of Hydraulic Engineering
3.
If you’re headed to the dining hall in Dejope Hall, you might say you’re going to:
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- A.
  Flakes
- B.
  The Commons
- C.
  Rheta's
4.
At the UW, “traying” is another word for:
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- A.
  Skateboarding
- B.
  Partaking in an all-you-can-eat buffet option
- C.
  Sledding
5.
Which of the following is NOT a common nickname for a campus-area bar?
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- A.
  The KK
- B.
  Days
- C.
  Pop's
6.
The Fresh Cool Drinks food truck often found on Library Mall is more commonly referred to as:
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- A.
  The boba tea truck
- B.
  The smoothie truck
- C.
  The spring roll truck
7.
Which is not a nickname for a former or present gym on campus?
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- A.
  The Nick
- B.
  The Bakk 40
- C.
  The Nat
8.
Campus “cages” refer to:
- A.
  Study carrels
- B.
  Tennis courts
- C.
  Dorms
9.
The Badger Bus primarily shuttles:
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- A.
  Students from larger cities to and from Madison.
- B.
  The spirit squad to various events.
- C.
  Athletes to games/meets/airport.
10.
Which is NOT a standard nickname for a UW school or college?
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- A.
  J-School
- B.
  iSchool
- C.
  PubMed

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Not quite.
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You have to work on your Badger language skills!
2.
Almost.
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You certainly know a good amount of Badger slang, but you're not completely fluent yet.
3.
True Badger
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You've definitely been around the Badger block. Great job!