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1 trivia quiz  Canadian Terms coolicon
Some of the more commonly used Canadian terms.
Average 10Q
480 plays
Jun 10 08
Robynnie gold
2 trivia quiz  Canadian from Eh to Zed coolicon
An alphabet quiz on Canadian words.
Average 25Q
1173 plays
Jan 01 06
catamount gold
3 trivia quiz  Canadian English icon
Did you know Canada uses some unique words? I tried to keep the slang to a minimum, although much of Canadian English is slang. This quiz might be tough, even for Canadians. I used the Canadian Oxford Dictionary as a reference.
Average 15Q
1593 plays
Jan 26 04
cannedcorn
4 trivia quiz  Canadian Slang, Eh? icon
There's enough Aussie slang quizzes to fill a Scarborough suitcase, eh? So toque's off to all you hosers, it's time for a Great White North lingo quiz!
Average 10Q
1536 plays
Feb 17 04
woody156
5 trivia quiz  Come, Visit Canada! icon
Do you recognize these distinctively Canadian words and phrases? Come and visit your friend in Canada, and find out!
Easy 10Q
963 plays
Jan 02 06
conner5boys
6 trivia quiz  Canadianisms
For true Canadians--define the following Canadianisms!
Average 10Q
1191 plays
Aug 21 02
noeliethegoalie

Some sample questions from this category:

* What city is also known as "Cowtown"?
* Who or what is Ogopogo?
* The letter 'z' is pronounced which way in English Canada?
* This is a popular Canadian slang word for "underwear." It is commonly used in the Prairie provinces and Ontario, although Maritimers may not be very familiar with it.
* This is what Canadians call a knitted woolen cap, usually worn in winter to keep the head warm.
* This is a derogatory slang word meaning someone who is especially eager.
* This word, derived from Quebecois French, refers to a popular treat of french fries and cheese curds, smothered in gravy.
* What is an ice road?
* This term is used in Saskatchewan to mean "a hooded sweatshirt."
* The term "Medicine Line" is an historical term used mainly in the Canadian west to mean what?
* What do Canadians commonly call a person, especially an athlete, who is a native of the area where a competition takes place?
* Americans call it "Canadian bacon." What do Canadians call it?
* An ice palace can refer to a large building made or carved from ice. But in Canada, it can also refer, informally, to this:
* What IS a Scarborough suitcase?
* While all Canadians are "hosers", what is the real origin of the name?
* The "In and Out" store sells what?
* What's a Surrey dinner jacket?
* "That's right good" means what?
* At the end of your visit, you thank your friend and say that you have enjoyed visiting his home state. He politely informs you that Canada is not divided into states, it is divided into...
* What is the title of the person who records attendance in the Canadian Senate Chamber?

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