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This quiz is a mix of NBA basketball players and NHL hockey from Canada. Some are multiple choice and the others are true or false. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by fk190. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
fk190

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
127,746

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
864

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. In what city did hockey originate? Hint

Toronto

Montreal

Ottawa

Quebec City

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Question 2 of 5

2. Who gave the NHL the Stanley Cup? Hint

King

Prime Minister

The governor-general of Canada

Hockey inventor

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Question 3 of 5

3. Vince Carter was drafted by a team other than Toronto, and then was traded?

True

False

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Question 4 of 5

4. The inventor of basketball was American?

True

False

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Question 5 of 5

5. Along with Alyn McCauley and a first-round draft pick in 2003, who else did Toronto have to part ways with in order to get Owen Nolan? Hint

Brad Boyes

Brendan Bell

Carlo Coliaccovo

Matt Stajan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what city did hockey originate?

Answer: Montreal

Hockey originated in Montreal, Quebec, one of the original six cities in the NHL. Hockey was invented in the late 19th century.

2. Who gave the NHL the Stanley Cup?

Answer: The governor-general of Canada

Lord Stanley was the governor-general of Canada in 1888. There is also a park named after him in Vancouver B.C.

3. Vince Carter was drafted by a team other than Toronto, and then was traded?

Answer: true

Vince Carter was traded to Toronto after he was drafted by Golden State in 1999, he was then traded to Toronto for Antawn Jamison.

4. The inventor of basketball was American?

Answer: false

Actually, this is interesting. James Naismith, a Canadian who was born in Ontario, actually invented the sport. So it was a Canadian brain. But, because of the fact that he was in the U.S. it is considered an American sport. So it's actually Canadian.

5. Along with Alyn McCauley and a first-round draft pick in 2003, who else did Toronto have to part ways with in order to get Owen Nolan?

Answer: Brad Boyes

Toronto had to deal Brad Boyes, Alyn McCauley and a first-round draft pick in order to obtain Owen Nolan from the San Jose Sharks.

Source: Author fk190

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