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1. "Nautical Disaster" describes the sinking of a ship off the coast of which country?
2. My favorite Hip song is "Fireworks" which alludes to numerous events from Canadian history. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the song?
3. The Hip are very effective at weaving real-life events with fictional lyrics. What true event is alluded to in the song "38 Years Old"?
4. One of Canada's most shameful miscarriages of justice is chronicled in "Wheat Kings," the story of a man who spent 20 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Who is the subject of this haunting ballad?
5. Perhaps the Hip's most well known song south of the border, "Courage," was inspired by which novel written by Canadian author Hugh McLennan?
6. Sometimes The Hip can be a tad obscure in their references, as is epitomized in their rollicking number "The Dire Wolf." Reference is made to Tallulah Bankhead
and Canada Lee. Who are they?
7. The Hip come from Kingston, Ontario, but brought notoriety to a much smaller Ontario town, which shares the title of one of their songs. What is that town?
8. With all of The Hip's literary references, it is inevitable that they would mention The Bard eventually. Which of the following of Shakespeare's characters are mentioned in Hip songs?
9. Back to hockey now, but a very sad moment in the NHL. "Heaven is a Better Place Today" serves as a tribute to which NHL player who died unexpectedly?
10. The 2009 album "We are the Same" includes a track entitled "Speed River." There is a real Speed River. Where is it?
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