WONDER #237: Why Do Graduates Wear Funny Hats?

Question 1 of 3

The funny hats graduates wear are called what?

1. mortarboards
2. berets
3. stetsons
4. chicklets

Question 2 of 3

The tradition of tossing mortarboards into the air at the end of a graduation ceremony got its start in which year?

1. 1776
2. 1865
3. 1912
4. 2010

Question 3 of 3

Which of the following is NOT something a special tassel color might represent?

1. degree
2. subject area
3. achievement
4. age

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