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Quiz about Canadian Entertainment
Quiz about Canadian Entertainment

Canadian Entertainment Trivia Quiz


Good luck for you Canadians, but others good luck too.

A multiple-choice quiz by oberon. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
oberon
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
36,926
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1383
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Question 1 of 10
1. Sarah Polley, one of Canada's best known young actors, first came to prominence when she was a child starring in what Canadian family program? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who starred in the 'Anne of Green Gables' miniseries as Anne? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Name the Canadian writer-director who co-wrote '32 Short Films about Glenn Gould'. He also directed 'Last Night'. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. A '90's Canadian television series, set in Toronto's funky Kensington Market area, was about a guy who does just about nothing except watch TV. What was the show called? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Remember any Canadian TV shows from the '70's? This homegrown show starring Bruno Gerussi was extremely popular for years. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. From 'In the Heat of the Night' to 'The Hurricane', this prominent Canadian director has been making thought-provoking films for decades. Who is he? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. You know the Barenaked Ladies are from Canada, but what city are they from? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The mind behind the thrice successful Lilith Fair tour belongs to Sarah McLachlan. What Canadian city is she from? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. So many Canadian women have become international singing stars--Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morrisette, Shania Twain and, of course, Celine Dion. This woman--whose music blends hip-hop, soul, fado, dance, Brazilian and other influences--may be on her way to joining that stellar Canadian club. What's her name? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Several years ago, a 'mockumentary' was made suggesting that Canadian performers have long been involved in an organized plot to take over the American entertainment industry. What was it called? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Sarah Polley, one of Canada's best known young actors, first came to prominence when she was a child starring in what Canadian family program?

Answer: Road to Avonlea

This heart-warming family drama was brought to you by the same people who created the wildly successful 'Anne of Green Gables miniseries'. I believe it was also exported to the U.S. via the Disney Channel.
2. Who starred in the 'Anne of Green Gables' miniseries as Anne?

Answer: Megan Follows

The 'Anne of Green Gables' programs are some of the best family dramas ever made.
3. Name the Canadian writer-director who co-wrote '32 Short Films about Glenn Gould'. He also directed 'Last Night'.

Answer: Don McKellar

'32 Short Films about Glenn Gould' is a fascinating collage of different types of films about one of Canada's best known classical pianists. Well worth a look.
4. A '90's Canadian television series, set in Toronto's funky Kensington Market area, was about a guy who does just about nothing except watch TV. What was the show called?

Answer: Twitch City

Another creation of Don McKellar. Much beloved Canadian actor, the late Al Waxman starred as the 'King of Kensington' back in the '70's. He had a funny cameo as an old drunk living in Kensington Market in the first episode of 'Twitch City'.
5. Remember any Canadian TV shows from the '70's? This homegrown show starring Bruno Gerussi was extremely popular for years.

Answer: The Beachcombers

I bet just about any Canadian over 30 would recognize the theme music to this show, even if they never watched it.
6. From 'In the Heat of the Night' to 'The Hurricane', this prominent Canadian director has been making thought-provoking films for decades. Who is he?

Answer: Norman Jewison

Norman Jewison also founded Canada's National Film Centre in Toronto.
7. You know the Barenaked Ladies are from Canada, but what city are they from?

Answer: Toronto

Hard to believe so many funny and talented guys could come out of scuzzy, downtrodden Scarborough, Toronto's most maligned suburb. Three cheers for 'Scarberia'! UPDATE: Scarborough used to be a separate city from Toronto and at first, this quiz accepted only Scarborough as the correct answer. I since looked into this and it turns out that, as a result of amalgamation, Scarborough is now part of Toronto (there goes the neighbourhood!). I stand corrected!
8. The mind behind the thrice successful Lilith Fair tour belongs to Sarah McLachlan. What Canadian city is she from?

Answer: Halifax

Sarah grew up in the largest city on Canada's scenic east coast, but she built her career at the other end of the country in Vancouver.
9. So many Canadian women have become international singing stars--Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morrisette, Shania Twain and, of course, Celine Dion. This woman--whose music blends hip-hop, soul, fado, dance, Brazilian and other influences--may be on her way to joining that stellar Canadian club. What's her name?

Answer: Nelly Furtado

The other choices are also wonderful Canadian folk and pop singers.
10. Several years ago, a 'mockumentary' was made suggesting that Canadian performers have long been involved in an organized plot to take over the American entertainment industry. What was it called?

Answer: The Canadian Conspiracy

This film is a riot, at least it is if you're Canadian. I doubt Hollywood film crews would appreciate it these days, given how successful the Canadian film industry has been lately in attracting U.S. productions. 'The Canadian Conspiracy' - it's all true!
Source: Author oberon

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