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Rob Ford Has Enough To Eat At Home Quiz

This quiz will explore the life and times of this controversial Canadian politician.

A multiple-choice quiz by lout62001. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lout62001

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
366,118

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. On October 25, 2010 Rob Ford was elected mayor of which Canadian city? Hint

Calgary

Montreal

Toronto

Vancouver

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Question 2 of 10

2. Rob Ford completed his political science degree at Carleton University in 1991.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. During Rob Ford's election campaign, he used the "stop the gravy train" platform in his bid to get elected. What is the gravy train in reference to? Hint

Overtaxation

Excessive Government Spending

Excessive Eating

Too Many Subways

4. In addition to his mayoral duties, Rob Ford was the high school football coach for his beloved Don Bosco Eagles. He became embroiled in a lawsuit after accepting donations for his football foundation. Why was he sued? Hint

Conflict Of Interest

Perjury

Embezzlement

Extortion

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Ford Nation" is a talk show hosted by Rob Ford and his brother Doug Ford which addresses political issues. The name of the show is an allusion to what? Hint

Ford's supporters

Ford's dogs

Ford's opponents

Ford's family

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Question 6 of 10

6. In May/2013, a video surfaced showing Rob Ford apparently smoking an illegal substance from a glass pipe. What was he inhaling that he initially denied but later admitted to? Hint

Crack Cocaine

Hashish

Marijuana

Opium

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Question 7 of 10

7. Project Traveler/Project Brazen was a police investigation targeting illegal drugs and guns in Toronto. During subsequent arrests of gang members it was discovered that Rob Ford may have been involved with those in the narcotics trade. Who was Ford's alleged contact to the underworld? Hint

John Tory

Bill Blair

Alexander Lisi

Joe Warmington

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Question 8 of 10

8. The title of this quiz, "Rob Ford Has Enough To Eat At Home", is in reference to his wife's good cooking.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. In November of 2013, Rob Ford was stripped of his non-statutory mayoral powers by the City Council due to his ongoing problems with substance abuse and inappropriate conduct. Who was the Deputy Mayor that replaced him? Hint

Norm Kelly

Giorgio Mammoliti

Doug Ford

Case Ootes

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Question 10 of 10

10. During the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, City Council decided to raise the Rainbow flag at City Hall as a response to Russia's anti-gay laws. Did Rob Ford support this decision?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On October 25, 2010 Rob Ford was elected mayor of which Canadian city?

Answer: Toronto

Municipal elections in Toronto are held on the fourth Monday of October. Ford won the election with a popular vote percentage of 47.1 while defeating both George Smitherman and Joe Pantalone. He became known as the mayor that represented the "common man".

2. Rob Ford completed his political science degree at Carleton University in 1991.

Answer: False

Ford attended Carleton University but dropped out after one year and did not graduate. This fact was not actually confirmed until after he became mayor due to a misunderstanding about his biography.

3. During Rob Ford's election campaign, he used the "stop the gravy train" platform in his bid to get elected. What is the gravy train in reference to?

Answer: Excessive Government Spending

Ford felt that previous administrations were guilty of overspending, causing a perpetual increase in taxes. He explained that if elected, municipal spending would decrease without cutting services and at the same time tax rates would be kept as low as possible.

Answer: Conflict Of Interest

Ford, while soliciting donations for his football foundation, did so using city letterhead and resources which netted him $3150. In so doing it was ruled by the municipal integrity commissioner that he had violated the Code Of Conduct. The matter went to trial resulting in Ford's mayoral seat declared vacant pending an appeal. Rob Ford later won the appeal allowing him to continue on as mayor.

5. "Ford Nation" is a talk show hosted by Rob Ford and his brother Doug Ford which addresses political issues. The name of the show is an allusion to what?

Answer: Ford's supporters

"Ford Nation" refers to the group who strongly support both the Fords and their policies towards municipal politics. The TV show originally aired on Sun News network and then on YouTube in February/2014.

6. In May/2013, a video surfaced showing Rob Ford apparently smoking an illegal substance from a glass pipe. What was he inhaling that he initially denied but later admitted to?

Answer: Crack Cocaine

The video was initially viewed on the American website Gawker, followed by Toronto Star reporters, and eventually a statement was made by Toronto police confirming its authenticity. Ford continued to deny the allegations but finally broke down in November 2013, admitted to his cocaine use but claiming that it was an isolated incident.

Answer: Alexander Lisi

Intercepted cell phone records and wiretaps by the police linked Ford to the "Dixon City Bloods", a drug distribution gang. Ford, although not heard talking directly anyone, was talked about in conversations between Lisi and gang members. The incident also connected Ford to the infamous drug video and his attempt to retrieve it before it went public.

8. The title of this quiz, "Rob Ford Has Enough To Eat At Home", is in reference to his wife's good cooking.

Answer: False

During one of his press interviews Rob was asked about his alleged involvement with prostitutes. In response, he categorically denied the accusations and made the sexually explicit comment he had "more than enough to eat at home".

Answer: Norm Kelly

Ford compared his dismissal to the 1990 Kuwait invasion and vowed to challenge the decision. Norm Kelly was appointed Deputy Mayor in August 2013 following the resignation of Doug Holyday, who went on to Provincial politics.

10. During the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, City Council decided to raise the Rainbow flag at City Hall as a response to Russia's anti-gay laws. Did Rob Ford support this decision?

Answer: No

Rob Ford claimed not to endorse this policy because he believed that the Olympics should not be about someone's sexual orientation but rather about being patriotic to your country. Subsequently, Ford was accused of being homophobic, having also refused to attend the city's annual Gay Pride parade.

Source: Author lout62001

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