So You Think You Know Harvard Commencement?

How well do you know Harvard's age-old Commencement traditions? Take this quiz and find out!

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On May 21, 2015

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What month was Harvard's first Commencement?

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In 1797, a live _______ was brought from Providence, Rhode Island, to be exhibited.

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How many times has Commencement been canceled?

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How long do the bells ring on Commencement morning?

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Who was the first recipient of an honorary degree?*

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What does the Latin phrase "Salvete omnes!" mean?

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Harvard Commencement begins with what cry?

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Who was the first woman to receive an honorary degree?

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