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Cape Breton Trivia Quiz

Cape Breton, been there? Take the quiz.

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

Author
stephyluv

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
98,360

Updated
Jul 08 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1183

Last 3 plays: Guest 156 (1/10), Guest 204 (8/10), Guest 136 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What beach is known as Round Lake? Hint

Florence Beach

Dalem's Lake

Indian Beach

Ingonish Beach

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Question 2 of 10

2. What famous hockey player (in the NHL) comes from Inverness County, Cape Breton? Hint

Al MacInnis

Danny Grant

Wayne Gretzky

Sidney Crosby

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following is false about Cape Breton? Hint

It's got some crazy weather (even some snow in late spring)

Mining was a common line of work here for many years

It's an island

It's part of New Brunswick

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Question 4 of 10

4. True or False. Sydney and North Sydney are the only two cities in Cape Breton.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. This body of water is northwest of Cape Breton. Fill in the blank.
---- of St. Lawrence.

Answer: (One word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. To get from Bras d'Or to Ingonish you have to go over how many mountains? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Why is Cape Breton called Cape Breton? Hint

It's the English translation of one of the more important settlers' wife's name

It was named after a superhero named Breton

Because it has a cape

This is where Breton Crackers originated

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Question 8 of 10

8. What popular tourist attraction can be seen in the background on the movie "Squanto"? Hint

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

The Alexander Graham Bell Museum

The Fortress of Louisbourg

Marconi National Historic Site of Canada

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Question 9 of 10

9. Margaree Valley is located where? Hint

West of Inverness

East of Sydney

South of Baddeck

South of Cheticamp

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where is Cape Breton's only information center located? Hint

Port Hastings

Baddeck

Sydney

Mabou

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What beach is known as Round Lake?

Answer: Dalem's Lake

Dalem's Lake, or Round Lake as most people call it, got its nickname because of its shape. The beach is surrounded by woods and there is a path that will take you all the way around the lake.

2. What famous hockey player (in the NHL) comes from Inverness County, Cape Breton?

Answer: Al MacInnis

In the 1981 entry draft he was the Calgary Flames' first choice, and 15th choice overall.

3. Which of the following is false about Cape Breton?

Answer: It's part of New Brunswick

Cape Breton is near New Brunswick, but is part of Nova Scotia, although they are talking about making Cape Breton a province by itself.

4. True or False. Sydney and North Sydney are the only two cities in Cape Breton.

Answer: False

Sydney is actually the only city in Cape Breton.

5. This body of water is northwest of Cape Breton. Fill in the blank. ---- of St. Lawrence.

Answer: Gulf

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6. To get from Bras d'Or to Ingonish you have to go over how many mountains?

Answer: 2

You have to go over Kelly's Mountain and Smokey's Mountain.

7. Why is Cape Breton called Cape Breton?

Answer: Because it has a cape

It has a cape, which is a section of land surrounded by water except for on one side. It is probably named after Cap Breton in the south of France.

8. What popular tourist attraction can be seen in the background on the movie "Squanto"?

Answer: The Fortress of Louisbourg

Going into the Fortress is like stepping into 1744. The British demolished the walls surrounding the fortress, but it was rebuilt in 1961.

9. Margaree Valley is located where?

Answer: South of Cheticamp

Margaree comes from the French name Margaruite. The person it was named after must have been very important because there are several rivers, a valley, and a harbour named after her.

10. Where is Cape Breton's only information center located?

Answer: Port Hastings

If you're coming from the mainland into Cape Breton, Port Hastings is the first town you come to.

Source: Author stephyluv

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