Canada, 1952 to 1958

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Who was the Prime Minister of Canada when construction began on the St Lawrence Seaway between Canada and the USA in 1954? Lester B. Pearson William L.M. King Louis St-Laurent John G. Diefenbaker

2. At the 1952 Winter Olympics (Oslo, Norway), Canada won their only Olympic gold medal in what sport? Men's downhill skiing Women's Ice Hockey Women's downhill skiing Men's Ice Hockey

3. Emilie Dionne (born Corbeil, Ontario) died August 6, 1954. She and her four sisters were better known as the Dionne ___________. Answer: (One word - All five girls were born 28May, 1934.)

4. What major Canadian theater festival opened for the first time on 13 July, 1953? The Stratford Festival The Composers Festival The Tulip Festival The Stage Actors Festival

5. When did the last Canadian golfer win the Canadian Open? 1955 1954 1956 1953

6. When did Canadian Lester Pearson win the Nobel Peace Prize? 1955 1958 1957 1956

7. Over 500 Canadian soldiers died in the ______ war that ended in 1953. Answer: (One word - The tv series "MASH" was set during this war.)

8. On March 17, 1955 a riot occurred in Montreal, Canada due to the suspension of hockey player ____________ just a few days before. Answer: (First and last name or last name - His nickname was "Rocket".)

9. What Canadian singer had his first real top hit in 1958 with "Diana"? Frankie Avalon Tommy Hunter Perry Como Paul Anka

10. The second of three mining disasters in the same area occurred on November 1, 1956. What is the common name of these three mining disasters? The Springhill Explosions The Coal Mine collapses The Springhill Mining Disaster The Black Holes