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Quiz about Canadians Take Over The World

Canadians Take Over The World Trivia Quiz

Excuse us, please: Would you mind if we Canadians take over the world? We are represented in all professions! Please find the Canadians in the lists below. Thank you!

A multiple-choice quiz by Maggietabby. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Maggietabby

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
320,096

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
609

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these CNN anchors is Canadian-born and used to be a radio DJ in Canada? Hint

Becky Anderson

John D. Roberts

Seth Doane

Robin Oakley

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these U.S. state governors is the Vancouver BC-born politician who was re-elected in 2008? Hint

Sonny Perdue

Ted Kulongowski

Chet Culver

Jennifer Granholme

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these contemporary film directors is Canadian-born and is known for having his or her second feature film earn an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture AND Best Director? Hint

Kathryn Bigelow

Jason Reitman

Percy Adlon

Len Wiseman

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these "Arrested Development" cast members is a Canadian who later appeared on skates in a film with Will Ferrell? Hint

Jeffrey Tambor

Jason Bateman

Will Arnett

Jessica Walter

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these "Simpsons" voice actors was Ontario-born and was also renowned for his impression of an American President? Hint

Hank Azaria

Harry Shearer

Dan Castellenata

Phil Hartman

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these producers of "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit" is a Canadian who also directed "Weekend at Bernie's"? Hint

Peter Leto

Eric Overmeyer

Jeff Ekerle

Ted Kotcheff

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these is the rockin' Canadian girl singer who also "played possum"? Hint

Allison Iraheta

Avril Lavigne

Linda Strawberry

Michelle Branch

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these is the Canadian-born American political pundit who had a crucial role just prior to the 2003 war in Iraq? Hint

David Frum

Michael Savage

Bill Kristol

Holman Jenkins

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these is the eminent Canadian architect, winner of the Pritzker Prize, who had not built any buildings in Canada until 2008? Hint

Rafael Vinoly

Luis Barragan

Oscar Niemeyer

Frank Gehry

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these is the Canadian indie band that is fronted by a husband and wife team? Hint

The Arcade Fire

Screaming Trees

Of Montreal

Electracy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these CNN anchors is Canadian-born and used to be a radio DJ in Canada?

Answer: John D. Roberts

John D. Roberts was born in Toronto. As J.D. Roberts, he was a radio announcer for CHUM, Toronto's rock station, and a VJ on MuchMusic, Canada's music television station, before becoming a news anchor.

2. Which of these U.S. state governors is the Vancouver BC-born politician who was re-elected in 2008?

Answer: Jennifer Granholme

Jennifer Granholme was re-elected as the governor of Michigan in 2008. She was born in Vancouver, BC. The U.S. Constitution prohibits her from becoming President as she was not born in the U.S.

3. Which of these contemporary film directors is Canadian-born and is known for having his or her second feature film earn an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture AND Best Director?

Answer: Jason Reitman

Jason Reitman was born in Montreal. He is the son of another Canadian film producer and director, Ivan Reitman. Jason has directed "Thank You for Smoking," the Oscar-nominated "Juno", and "Up in the Air."

4. Which of these "Arrested Development" cast members is a Canadian who later appeared on skates in a film with Will Ferrell?

Answer: Will Arnett

Will Arnett was born in Toronto. Will has appeared in many movies and in "30 Rock." He is married to Amy Poehler, of "Saturday Night Live" and "Parks and Recreation," and together they appeared in "Blades of Glory." Michael Cera, born in Vancouver, is a fellow AD cast member and Canadian.

5. Which of these "Simpsons" voice actors was Ontario-born and was also renowned for his impression of an American President?

Answer: Phil Hartman

The late Phil Hartman was born in Brampton, Ontario. You may remember him from such other television shows as "Saturday Night Live" and "News Radio". His impersonation of Bill Clinton is considered one of the best.

6. Which of these producers of "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit" is a Canadian who also directed "Weekend at Bernie's"?

Answer: Ted Kotcheff

Ted Kotcheff was born in Toronto. Aside from his work on "SVU" as executive producer, he has also directed a number of films, including "Weekend at Bernie's" and "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz". "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz" was based on a book written by the famous Canadian author, Mordecai Richler. Watch "SVU" for its references to Canada that crop up from time to time.

7. Which of these is the rockin' Canadian girl singer who also "played possum"?

Answer: Avril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne was born in Belleville, Ontario, and started her musical career out of North Bay. While she is justly famous for her fashion sense and her highly successful albums, she was also the voice actor for a young female possum named Heather in the animated film, "Over the Hedge." William Shatner (yep, the Canadian export/expat) voiced her father, Ozzie.

8. Which of these is the Canadian-born American political pundit who had a crucial role just prior to the 2003 war in Iraq?

Answer: David Frum

David Frum was born in Toronto. He is the son of the late Barbara Frum, broadcaster on "As it Happens" of CBC Radio. David Frum was a speechwriter for George W. Bush and helped draft the speech which gave birth to the term, "Axis of Evil."

9. Which of these is the eminent Canadian architect, winner of the Pritzker Prize, who had not built any buildings in Canada until 2008?

Answer: Frank Gehry

Frank Gehry was born in Toronto. He is the architecht of several unusual and landmark buildings, such as the Guggenheim Gallery of Art in Bilbao, Spain. He had never undertaken a major commission in Canada until he designed a wing of the newly renovated Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto in 2008.

10. Which of these is the Canadian indie band that is fronted by a husband and wife team?

Answer: The Arcade Fire

The Arcade Fire is the only group in this list that hails from Montreal. They are fronted by the husband and wife team Win Butler and R�gine Chassaigne. Their work includes 2004's "Funeral" and 2007's "Neon Bible," both international sucesses. Of Montreal, on the other hand, hails from Athens, Georgia.

Source: Author Maggietabby

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