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Canadian Hip Trivia Quiz

The Tragically Hip is an iconic Canadian Band. In 2016 the lead singer Gord Downie was diagnosed with brain cancer and they did a wonderful cross Canada tour. What do you remember about the Hip?

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

Author
Unicornjorge

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
383,343

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
86

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which video did hockey icon Don Cherry appear? Hint

Ahead by A Century

The Darkest One

Bobcaygeon

Something Else

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the list below is NOT a Hip song? Hint

Butts Wiggin

Blow at High Dough

Locked in the Trunk of a Car

Mosquito Haven

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Hip wrote a song exclusively for which ice skater(s) to use as a competition piece? Hint

Kurt Browning

Elizabeth Manley

Elvis Stojko

Bourne and Kraatz

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Hip performed at the half time show for which Grey Cup? Hint

1997

They never play at the half time show

2011

2004

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the home town city for the band? Hint

Surrey

Ottawa

Kingston

Saskatoon

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Hip performed on "Saturday Night Live" in 1995. Who was the host that night? Hint

Dan Akyroyd

Alec Baldwin

Steve Martin

John Goodman

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which Toronto pub did the Hip play most often when they first started as a band? Hint

Duke of York

Horseshoe Tavern

The Queen and the Beaver

Village Idiot

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Hip appeared in several TV shows and movies. From the following list, in which did they make a cameo appearance? Hint

All three shows

Trailer Park Boys

Men With Brooms

Corner Gas

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2005 The Tragically Hip were inducted to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. In what city did this occur? Hint

Winnipeg

Toronto

Halifax

Ottawa

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2005 the Hip put out a greatest hit album that contained 37 songs. What was the name of the album? Hint

Downies Dreams

Yer Favourites

Its Hip to be Square

Deeply, Tragically

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which video did hockey icon Don Cherry appear?

Answer: The Darkest One

Don Cherry delivers chicken to the group. Don is known for his outrageous suits and high collars and is a fixture on "Coaches Corner".

2. Which of the list below is NOT a Hip song?

Answer: Mosquito Haven

Strange as all these sound, they are indeed Hip songs.
"Butts Wiggin" was on the album "Trouble at the Henhouse", "Locked in the Trunk of a Car" appeared on "Fully Completely", and "Blow at High Dough' was on "Up to Here".

3. The Hip wrote a song exclusively for which ice skater(s) to use as a competition piece?

Answer: Kurt Browning

"Antares" was written for Kurt in 1998. It was one of Browning's best routines and the music is lovely and haunting. It is instrumental only.

4. The Hip performed at the half time show for which Grey Cup?

Answer: 2004

The game was held in Ottawa, and the Toronto Argonauts beat the BC Lions 27-19.
The Hip performed "Gus, The Polar Bear From Central Park" and "Courage".

5. What is the home town city for the band?

Answer: Kingston

The members of the band are lead singer Gord Downie, guitarist Paul Langlois, guitarist Rob Baker, drummer Johnny Fay and bassist Gord Sinclair.

6. The Hip performed on "Saturday Night Live" in 1995. Who was the host that night?

Answer: John Goodman

They played two songs-"Grace Too" and "Nautical Disaster". John Goodman is known for being the husband on the hit show "Roseanne" and for many movies such as "Trumbo".

7. In which Toronto pub did the Hip play most often when they first started as a band?

Answer: Horseshoe Tavern

The Horseshoe Tavern on Queen Street opened in 1947 and has been a staple of great music ever since. Many legends have played here, from Stompin' Tom Connors, Willie Nelson, The Police to The Ramones and way too many to list.
Record producer Bruce Dickinson of MCA Records heard the Hip in November, 1986 and he was so impressed he offered them a record deal.

8. The Hip appeared in several TV shows and movies. From the following list, in which did they make a cameo appearance?

Answer: All three shows

All of these are iconic Canadian shows. "Men with Brooms" was a movie about curling, "Corner Gas" is about a small town called Dog River and "Trailer Park Boys" is exactly what it sounds like.

9. In 2005 The Tragically Hip were inducted to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. In what city did this occur?

Answer: Winnipeg

They've released 14 studio albums, two live albums, one EP, and 54 singles. Nine of their albums have reached Number One. They have won 14 Juno Awards. (The Canadian equivalent of the Grammy)

10. In 2005 the Hip put out a greatest hit album that contained 37 songs. What was the name of the album?

Answer: Yer Favourites

This is the quintessential album to have as it includes all of the greatest music written by the Hip. All the songs were chosen by fans in a survey on the Hip website.

Source: Author Unicornjorge

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