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All Things Canadian, Eh? Trivia Quiz

Whattaya at, m'love? Sittin' on the chesterfield and thinkin' of takin' this super Canadian quiz? Just deadly! Go on and give'r!

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

Author
BooshGirl

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
335,864

Updated
Nov 18 24

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
12 / 15

Plays
1042

Last 3 plays: Johnmcmanners (15/15), Guest 66 (10/15), Guest 70 (11/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Yes, b'y. Yes, b'y. Which popular Canadian franchise is known for menu items such as the "Double Double" and "Canadian Maple Donut"? Hint

Tim Hortons

Jim Hortons

Red Robin

Earl Grey's

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Question 2 of 15

2. What is the massive shopping establishment located in central Alberta that contains the World Waterpark, Europa Boulevard, Bourbon Street and a replica of Christopher Columbus' ship, the Santa Maria? Hint

Peter Pond Shopping Centre

Cross Iron Mills

West Edmonton Mall

South Calgary Mall

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Question 3 of 15

3. How ya gettin' on there so far, b'y? We only just started, ya hoser! Which cult-classic television series was popular with Canadian kids during the late 1980s, each episode dealing with a different set of students in a school and their trials and tribulations of becoming young adults? Hint

Putnam's Prairie Emporium

Square One

Degrassi

Eric's World

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which Ontario city has been disguised as other worldwide locations for the settings of many Hollywood films, including "Loser" (2000), "The Incredible Hulk" (2008) and "Grey Gardens" (2009)? Hint

Toronto

London

Ottawa

Paris

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Question 5 of 15

5. Imagine! A 5-star hotel entirely made of ice! Which historic and francophone city builds the H�tel de Glace every year, a tourist favourite complete with a restaurant/bar, boutique and cathedral all sculptured from ice? Hint

Montreal

Quebec City

Mascouche

Terrebonne

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Question 6 of 15

6. Talk about Canadian pop culture icons! There seems to be an odd man out, though! Which one of these comedic entertainers is definitely not a thespian of the Canadian persuasion? Hint

Michael Cera

Martin Short

Seth Rogen

Jason Segel

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Question 7 of 15

7. Most people are familiar with the United States' National Football League (NFL) and the Super Bowl. In Canada, it's the Canadian Football League (CFL), but what's the Canadian equivalent of the Super Bowl? Hint

The Daisybowl

The Grey Cup

The Silver Cup

The Stanley Cup

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Question 8 of 15

8. How about another brain scrambler, eh? Canada is proud to be a bilingual country, but other than English, which language is most commonly spoken by Canadian citizens? Hint

Latin

Spanish

French

Gaelic

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Question 9 of 15

9. The tenth Prime Minister of the country once said, "not enough history, too much geography" when referring to Canada. Who was this dominant leader who headed the Liberal Party in office between 1935 and 1948? Hint

John A. Macdonald

Pierre Trudeau

Paul Martin

William Lyon Mackenzie King

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Question 10 of 15

10. In 1867, the year Canada was founded, what was declared the country's official sport? Hint

Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Basketball

Polo

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Question 11 of 15

11. Sketch and improvisational comedies are very popular with Canadian television viewers, but which of these following shows was definitely not produced in Canada? Hint

CODCO

Kids in the Hall

SCTV

Upright Citizens Brigade

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Question 12 of 15

12. Not quite a cultural melting pot, what gorgeous and multicoloured type of artwork is Canada usually compared to? Hint

A haiku

A marionette

A poem

A mosaic

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Question 13 of 15

13. "South Park" creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker have a tendency to depict their show's Canadian characters to have trash can-like bodies and heavily slack jawed accents. Which two Canadian "South Park" characters have their own show, movie and spin-off? Hint

"Jerard and Terrance"

"Terrance and Phillip"

"Flip and Terry"

"Terrance and Lem"

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Question 14 of 15

14. The largest producers of this particularly Canadian beverage are Sleeman, Labatt and Molson. What frothy, bitter drink is this? Hint

Beer

Red Bull

Vodka

Soda Pop

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Question 15 of 15

15. For all the marbles, b'y! Canada gets pretty cold during the winter months. So much so, that our cars won't even start in the morning before work! How, oh how, do most Canadians simply avoid this problem, not uncommonly to the disbelief of others from warmer climates? Hint

Have two batteries and charge one while using the other

Add tobasco to the coolant

Plug it in at night

Leave it running overnight

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Yes, b'y. Yes, b'y. Which popular Canadian franchise is known for menu items such as the "Double Double" and "Canadian Maple Donut"?

Answer: Tim Hortons

A fast food icon in Canadian culture, Tim Hortons is Canada's top grossing coffee and fast food franchise. It is not uncommon to see a Tim Hortons restaurant paired up with Wendy's as a co-franchise in the same building.

Answer: West Edmonton Mall

The West Edmonton Mall is an awe-inspiring shopping and entertainment extravaganza complete with two mini-golf courses, a casino, a massive indoor water park, a restaurant and pub lined replica of New Orleans' Bourbon Street, full size ice rink and over 800 stores. Throughout the summer months, there is a large petting zoo set up inside and occasionally you win yourself a chance to walk the turkeys through the mall on a leash like a pet.

Answer: Degrassi

The "Degrassi" series gained a reputation for dealing with real teen problems in the late '80s and early '90s and has since achieved cult-status amongst young adults in Canada. The show's popularity inspired an updated remake of the classic titled, "Degrassi: The Next Generation", and included many of the original characters as parents and teachers of the new student body at Degrassi High.

4. Which Ontario city has been disguised as other worldwide locations for the settings of many Hollywood films, including "Loser" (2000), "The Incredible Hulk" (2008) and "Grey Gardens" (2009)?

Answer: Toronto

Toronto has a diverse array of fascinating landmarks, from city squares to public parks overlooking quaint ravines. Perfect for various backdrops to many a story's setting.

Answer: Quebec City

From January to April this grand hotel offers icy bedroom suites to tourists, as part of the city's annual Ice Festival, and definitely should be added to everyone's bucket list. Fascinatingly, since the hotel is made of pure ice, the designers are able to update and change the building's look every winter.

6. Talk about Canadian pop culture icons! There seems to be an odd man out, though! Which one of these comedic entertainers is definitely not a thespian of the Canadian persuasion?

Answer: Jason Segel

Canada is widely known for producing some of society's top-notch actors and entertainers who have gone on to big Hollywood fame since their life in "The North". Even talented and established beauties like Fairuza Balk, Pamela Anderson and Shannon Tweed, who all permanently reside in Los Angeles (as of January 2012), refer to Canada as their first home.

Answer: The Grey Cup

The Grey Cup, or La Coupe Grey in French, is Canada's largest annual sports and television event, regularly drawing in about 3 to 4 million viewers every year. The first Grey Cup trophy was originally founded and commissioned by The Governor General of Canada, The Earl Grey in 1909.

8. How about another brain scrambler, eh? Canada is proud to be a bilingual country, but other than English, which language is most commonly spoken by Canadian citizens?

Answer: French

Most official signs, documents and labels are printed in both languages in Canada. Any federal government office throughout the country is required to be bilingual.

Answer: William Lyon Mackenzie King

Mr. Mackenzie King was Prime Minister of Canada for three separate terms between 1921 and 1948. His profile has graced the Canadian 50 dollar bill for decades.

10. In 1867, the year Canada was founded, what was declared the country's official sport?

Answer: Lacrosse

Most quiz takers would jump to the conclusion that the answer is hockey, but lacrosse has been played by Canadians for over five centuries. There are four major types of Lacrosse - men's field lacrosse, women's lacrosse, box lacrosse and intercrosse - men's field lacrosse statistically being the most popular with Canadians.

11. Sketch and improvisational comedies are very popular with Canadian television viewers, but which of these following shows was definitely not produced in Canada?

Answer: Upright Citizens Brigade

The "Upright Citizens Brigade" originated in Chicago, Illinois as a comedic improvised sketch group. Its alumni include such famous comedic actors as Amy Poehler, Adam McKay and Horatio Sanz.

12. Not quite a cultural melting pot, what gorgeous and multicoloured type of artwork is Canada usually compared to?

Answer: A mosaic

The mosaic is based on the notion that the Canadian nation as a whole becomes more united and educated by having immigrants bring with them their cultural diversity for all Canadians to learn from. In 1971 the government of Canada declared "multiculturalism" as its official state policy, also being the first country in the world to do so.

Answer: "Terrance and Phillip"

The "South Park" movie "Bigger, Longer and Uncut" had a premise about the United States going to war with Canada. It proudly featured poorly done celebrity impersonations of Canadian stars such as Brian Adams and Alanis Morissette.

14. The largest producers of this particularly Canadian beverage are Sleeman, Labatt and Molson. What frothy, bitter drink is this?

Answer: Beer

From locally brewed ales to the Internationally distributed brand Molson Canadian, citizens of the great white north are proud to be associated with this delicious hops-flavoured beverage. The European settlers to first arrive in Canada found the country's climate to be ideal for beer production, especially before the days of refrigeration.

Answer: Plug it in at night

Plugging in your car simply heats your engine block. This keeps the cold weather from thickening engine oil and other liquids under the hood.

Source: Author BooshGirl

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