Look Out For The Mounties

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1. "The Mounties always get their man" was a motto ascribed to, if not actually used by, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Which of these was adopted as the official motto? To Protect and To Serve Per Ardua ad Astra Personal, Professional, Protective Policing Maintiens le droit

2. Sgt William Preston was perhaps one of the most famous, fictional Mounties of all time. On radio and television, he brought law to the lawless Yukon, aided and abetted by his faithful dog. What was the dog's name? Shep Saskatoon Prince Saskatchewan Queen Yukon King

3. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police was formed in 1920 out of a combination of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police and the Dominion Police. What is the lowest regular member rank in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police? Private Constable Hussar Trooper

4. Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police travelled far and wide to track down their suspects. In the mid 1990s, a fictional Mountie crossed the 49th Parallel to work with his US counterparts. In which city was the TV series "Due South" set? Boston Detroit Chicago Minneapolis

5. As well as being Canadian policemen maintaining law and order, Mounties have also served their country on the battlefield. True False

6. The Mounties were frequently portrayed in literature and movies. Who starred in in the 1940 film "North West Mounted Police"? Gary Cooper James Stewart John Wayne Brad Pitt

7. Formed in 1920, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police traces its distinguished history back to 1873. Those were tough times for the original men of the Northwest Mounted Police - and they were all men. In which year did the first female Mounties take up duty? 1885 2005 1925 1975

8. Canada is a big country, with two official languages, English and French. In order to join the Royal Canadian Mounted Police you must be able to speak both proficiently. True False

9. Which of these creatures features on the crest of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police? Eagle Beaver Bison Condor

10. The bravery and commitment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police has been depicted in novels, stage shows, movies and television. Which of these was a Broadway musical that spawned three films of the same name? Anne Marie Rose Marie Fifi Marie Kelli Marie