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She's Called Nova Scotia. Trivia Quiz

Most Nova Scotians should get a perfect score. This is a good way to learn a little about Nova Scotia.

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

Author
razorshar

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
23,515

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2357

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who wrote 'She's called Nova Scotia'? Hint

Rita McNeil

Terry Kelly

Anne Murray

Boxcar Willie

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the capital city of Nova Scotia? Hint

Sydney

Dartmouth

Kentville

Halifax

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what town is the Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival parade held? Hint

Kentville

Canning

Windsor

Bridgetown

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Question 4 of 10

4. What year did Nova Scotia join confederation? Hint

1903

1873

1867

1879

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Question 5 of 10

5. When was the construction of the Canso Causeway completed? Hint

1956

1957

1954

1955

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which American hockey league team called the Halifax Metro Centre its home? Hint

Devils

Hawks

Canadiens

Vees

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many provinces border Nova Scotia by land? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. What town in Nova Scotia was once called the 'largest town' in Canada? Hint

Glace Bay

New Minas

New Glasgow

East Bay

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the slogan on the automotive license plates in Nova Scotia? Hint

Canada's Ocean Playground

Friendly Nova Scotia

So Much To Sea

Home of the Mayflower

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many counties are there in Nova Scotia? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wrote 'She's called Nova Scotia'?

Answer: Rita McNeil

Rita McNeil is from Big Pond in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

2. What is the capital city of Nova Scotia?

Answer: Halifax

Halifax is also the largest city in Nova Scotia.

3. In what town is the Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival parade held?

Answer: Kentville

It is also one of the largest parades in Nova Scotia annually.

4. What year did Nova Scotia join confederation?

Answer: 1867

Nova Scotia joined confederation with New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec in 1867.

5. When was the construction of the Canso Causeway completed?

Answer: 1955

The Canso Causeway was constructed to connect the mainland of Nova Scotia to Cape Breton Island.

6. Which American hockey league team called the Halifax Metro Centre its home?

Answer: Vees

Other teams which called the Halifax Metro Centre home were the Voygeurs, Citadels, and Oilers.

7. How many provinces border Nova Scotia by land?

Answer: 1

New Brunswick is the only province to border Nova Scotia by land although you can take a ferry ride to Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island.

8. What town in Nova Scotia was once called the 'largest town' in Canada?

Answer: Glace Bay

Glace Bay was known for its coal mines which is the reason it attracted many people in its hay day.

9. What is the slogan on the automotive license plates in Nova Scotia?

Answer: Canada's Ocean Playground

Nova Scotia is almost completely surrounded by water.

10. How many counties are there in Nova Scotia?

Answer: 18

The counties are: Shelburne, Yarmouth, Kings, Annapolis, Hants, Digby, Queens, Halifax, Lunenbourg, Guysborough, Antigonish, Pictou, Cumberland, Colchester, Cape Breton, Richmond, Inverness and Victoria.

Source: Author razorshar

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