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Pictou County, Nova Scotia Trivia Quiz

A general knowledge quiz all about the most beautiful place on Earth!(in my opinion, anyway)

A multiple-choice quiz by Sassy_Canuk. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Sassy_Canuk

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
216,672

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
547

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Question 1 of 10

1. Pictou County is located where? Hint

In the Highlands of Cape Breton

On the South Shore

On the Bay of Fundy

On the Northumberland shore

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the beach in Pictou County with the warmest waters north of the Carolinas? Hint

Waterside Beach

Caribou Beach

Seafoam Beach

Melmerby Beach

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Question 3 of 10

3. The first settlers to Pictou county came on the ships Betsy and Hector. Where were these settlers from? Hint

England

Wales

Ireland

Scotland

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Question 4 of 10

4. Into which harbour did the replica ship Hector set sail in 2000? Hint

Halifax

Pictou

Trenton

Caribou

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Question 5 of 10

5. You can find berries and fruits such as blueberries, strawberries, sugarberries and apples growing wild all over Pictou county.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. The old Pictou post office was built with a window in its chimney.

True

False

7. The first church(kirk) in Pictou County was built in Loch Broom. It had no heat, and was only made of logs.The services were said in Gaelic. What religion was the congregation of this church? Hint

Anglican

Roman Catholic

Presbyterian

Lutheran

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of the Pioneer doctor in Pictou county? (There is a school named after him there) Hint

Dr.W.A.MacQuarrie

Dr.W.A. MacEwan

Dr.W.A. MacDonald

Dr.W.A. MacLeod

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Question 9 of 10

9. Almost everyone in Pictou County makes their living in Fisheries. Lobster, Crab, Cod!

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What are the wildflowers that grow everywhere in the ditches called? Hint

Gladiolas

Lupines

Violas

Paintbrushes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Pictou County is located where?

Answer: On the Northumberland shore

Pictou County, located on the Northumberland Strait, is directly south of Prince Edward Island. In fact, the ferry crossing leaves from Caribou, Pictou County!

2. What is the name of the beach in Pictou County with the warmest waters north of the Carolinas?

Answer: Melmerby Beach

While Caribou, Seafoam, and Waterside are all lovely beaches, Melmerby actually is the warmest!

3. The first settlers to Pictou county came on the ships Betsy and Hector. Where were these settlers from?

Answer: Scotland

These people were displaced by the battles of the Jacobite wars and the ensuing slaughter by the British in the Scottish Highlands. Seeking a safe life for themselves and their children, as well as land and freedom, they crammed into a small boat and sailed to Pictou.This is my own description, however, if you find it anything like it anywhere else on the net or in a book, please let me know.

4. Into which harbour did the replica ship Hector set sail in 2000?

Answer: Pictou

The replica ship Hector set sail into Pictou harbour Sept 17, 2000, from the Hector Heritage Quay, a museum that had been dedicated to the first settlers in Pictou county.

5. You can find berries and fruits such as blueberries, strawberries, sugarberries and apples growing wild all over Pictou county.

Answer: True

Although there are people who cultivate these berries and fruits, they are easily found almost anywhere!They grow in ditches, empty fields, and wooded areas.

6. The old Pictou post office was built with a window in its chimney.

Answer: True

It is the only one in the world, as far as historians can tell!Although, quite frankly, no one has any idea why!

7. The first church(kirk) in Pictou County was built in Loch Broom. It had no heat, and was only made of logs.The services were said in Gaelic. What religion was the congregation of this church?

Answer: Presbyterian

The Log Church at Loch Broom was built in the late 1700's. The leader of this church was threatened, beaten, and burned out of his home by people who opposed the church, but he remained steadfast. The original church has been long since destroyed, but a replica stands in the spot of the original church.

8. What was the name of the Pioneer doctor in Pictou county? (There is a school named after him there)

Answer: Dr.W.A. MacLeod

Dr.W.A.MacLeod gave of himself tirelessly to the people of Pictou County, and the people there will never forget him!

9. Almost everyone in Pictou County makes their living in Fisheries. Lobster, Crab, Cod!

Answer: False

The two big industries in Pictou County are Michelin and Kimberly-Clark. There are many other industries in Pictou County as well.

10. What are the wildflowers that grow everywhere in the ditches called?

Answer: Lupines

Lupines were introduced here, but quickly grew wild, thanks to the mild climate and damp ditches.They grow everywhere, and look quite beautiful!

Source: Author Sassy_Canuk

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