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Quiz about Boring Canadian Politicians 2

Boring Canadian Politicians #2 Quiz

Here are ten more odd, interesting and fascinating Canadian politicians. Must be something to do with the cold winters, or the beer.

A multiple-choice quiz by MargW. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
MargW

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
324,223

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
308

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Canadian politician, nick-named "Velcro Lips", had a brother who was famous as an actor and comedian? Hint

Eric Nielsen

Bill Candy

John Carrey

Arthur Myers

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Mayor of Mississauga was nick-named for a violent weather system? Hint

"Rainy" Ronald McMaster

"Tornado" Terri White

"Lightning" Lee Smith

"Hurricane" Hazel McCallion

3. Here's another Mayor who moved on to a higher political office. Which extremely popular former mayor of St. John, New Brunswick, was one of only two members of the Progressive Conservative Party to retain their seats when Kim Campbell's government was defeated. Hint

Wayne Myers

Elsie John

Elsie Myers

Elsie Wayne

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Question 4 of 10

4. He was widely criticized for spending tax money on a Henry Moore sculpture. Which mayor's name now adorns the square in front of Toronto city hall? Hint

Nathan Philips

David Crombie

David Smith

Mel Lastman

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Question 5 of 10

5. Maybe it is something in the water in Toronto, but it seems to attract some odd mayors. Which Toronto Mayor was well known for his appliance business with the slogan "Who's better than Badboy - Noooooobody"? Hint

Mel Crombie

David Smith

David Miller

Mel Lastman

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Quebec Premier was known as Le Chef? Hint

Maurice Richard

Maurice Duplessis

Richard Morris

Jean Chretien

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Question 7 of 10

7. An intruder broke into Sussex Drive while Prime Minister Jean Chretien and his wife Aline were sleeping. Madam Chretien picked up something with which to defend them. What was it? Hint

a brass candlestick

an Inuit carving

a Stephen King novel

a table lamp

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Prime Minister, nick-named Mike, won the Nobel Peace Prize, introduced the Maple Leaf Flag and brought in the Canada Health Act? Hint

George Brown

Michael Clark

Lester Pearson

Michael Ignatief

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who served for the shortest term as Canada's Prime Minister? Hint

Sir Charles Tupper

Joe Clark

Kim Campbell

MacKenzie Bowell

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Question 10 of 10

10. Not quite a politician, but certainly a government official; which Governor General of Canada had an actor brother who played an American President? Hint

Vincent Massey

James Plummer

John Ford

Aaron Greene

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Canadian politician, nick-named "Velcro Lips", had a brother who was famous as an actor and comedian?

Answer: Eric Nielsen

Eric was, during Brian Mulroney's term, Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. After his death the airport in Whitehorse was renamed in his honour. Brother Leslie is well-known for his roles in movies such as "Forbidden Planet" and "Airplane".

2. Which Mayor of Mississauga was nick-named for a violent weather system?

Answer: "Hurricane" Hazel McCallion

Hurricane Hazel became Mayor of Mississauga in 1978. In 2010, in her mid-80s, she said that she was not yet ready to retire. Beloved by many, she has also had her share of controversies.

Answer: Elsie Wayne

After the almost total annihilation of the Tories in the 1993 election, Elsie and Jean Charest became the only two members re-elected for the Progressive Conservative party.

4. He was widely criticized for spending tax money on a Henry Moore sculpture. Which mayor's name now adorns the square in front of Toronto city hall?

Answer: Nathan Philips

"The Archer", as the Henry Moore sculpture is known, is now a well loved symbol of Toronto. It even features in the Murray McLaughlin song - 'Down by the Henry Moore'.

Answer: Mel Lastman

Lastman was also known for his publicity stunts, including selling refrigerators to Eskimos, and calling for the Canadian Army to come in to help with snow clearing after one major blizzard.

6. Which Quebec Premier was known as Le Chef?

Answer: Maurice Duplessis

A true autocrat, Duplessis ran Quebec as his own fiefdom. He was supported by the Church, and strongly opposed labour unions. He alienated English-speaking Canada by opposing Canada's participation in WWII. In his later political life his opponents included Pierre Trudeau and Gerard Pelletier.

7. An intruder broke into Sussex Drive while Prime Minister Jean Chretien and his wife Aline were sleeping. Madam Chretien picked up something with which to defend them. What was it?

Answer: an Inuit carving

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) was heavily criticized for not better protecting the Prime Minister.

8. Which Prime Minister, nick-named Mike, won the Nobel Peace Prize, introduced the Maple Leaf Flag and brought in the Canada Health Act?

Answer: Lester Pearson

Pearson's wife Marion is reputed to have said, "Behind every successful man is a surprised woman".

9. Who served for the shortest term as Canada's Prime Minister?

Answer: Sir Charles Tupper

Tupper served only 69 days. Parliament actually was dissolved and an election called before he had a chance to take the oath of office. He lost to Wilfrid Laurier.

10. Not quite a politician, but certainly a government official; which Governor General of Canada had an actor brother who played an American President?

Answer: Vincent Massey

Vincent's brother Raymond played Abraham Lincoln on the screen. The Massey family made their money from farm machinery (Massey-Ferguson).

Source: Author MargW

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