University of Alabama Burial Grounds Quiz

What was the original purpose of the burial grounds at the University of Alabama?

• To bury students and enslaved individuals

• To serve as a public cemetery

• To commemorate historical events

• To honor faculty members

What is significant about the marker at the burial grounds?

• It lists the names of all faculty members

• It acknowledges two enslaved individuals and includes an apology

• It marks the location of the original university building

• It provides a map of the entire campus

Why do the names Jack Rudolph and William Boysey Brown appear on the marker?

• They were the first students at the university

• They were faculty members who contributed to the university

• They were enslaved individuals owned by the university

• They were donors to the university

How do students typically react upon learning about the burial grounds?

• They appreciate the acknowledgment of the enslaved individuals

• They are upset about the lack of recognition

• They focus on the architecture of the area

• They are indifferent to the history

What actions do students often take to honor the enslaved individuals?

• They organize annual memorial services

• They clean the area and remove weeds

• They write articles in the university newspaper

• They petition for a new marker