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Oh, THAT Kingston Trivia Quiz

Questions about people and places related to the Limestone City Kingston Ontario Canada

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

Author
enpointonian

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
111,249

Updated
Dec 21 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
933

Last 3 plays: PurpleComet (7/10), Guest 76 (9/10), Guest 142 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What former sixties musician owned and operated the popular "Chez Piggy" Restaurant and "Pan Chancho" bakery in Kingston? Hint

Denny Doherty of "The Mamas And The Papas"

John McKay of "Steppenwolf"

Neil Young of "Buffalo Springfield"

Zal Yanovsky of "The Loving Spoonful"

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1976 what international event was hosted by Kingston? Hint

The Commonwealth Games

The Summer Olympic sailing events

Expo '76

International Plowing Match

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where were German prisoners of war held during World War II? Hint

Kingston Penitentiary

Fort Henry

Murney Tower

Martello Tower

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which well known hockey name was born in Kingston? Hint

All Of Them

Don Cherry

Doug Gilmour

Kirk Muller

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Question 5 of 10

5. She may not be from Kingston but this young singer, now known world
wide, hails from southeast Ontario. Hint

Nelly Furtado

Liberty Silver

Lisa Brokop

Avril Lavigne

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Question 6 of 10

6. Kingston is the home to the Royal Military College.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Kingston was once the capital of what came to be called Canada.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What world famous singer was born in Kingston General Hospital in 1959? Hint

Michel Pagliaro

Bryan Adams

Gino Vannelli

Nick Gilder

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Question 9 of 10

9. The International Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Kingston.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these famous rock bands does NOT come from Kingston? Hint

"The Tragically Hip"

"Nickelback"

"The Mahones"

"The Blushing Brides"

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 10 2024 : PurpleComet: 7/10
Apr 08 2024 : Guest 76: 9/10
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 142: 7/10
Mar 20 2024 : Guest 130: 4/10
Mar 09 2024 : kented: 6/10
Feb 24 2024 : Guest 104: 6/10
Feb 23 2024 : Guest 72: 0/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What former sixties musician owned and operated the popular "Chez Piggy" Restaurant and "Pan Chancho" bakery in Kingston?

Answer: Zal Yanovsky of "The Loving Spoonful"

Mr.Yanovsky passed away in 2003.

2. In 1976 what international event was hosted by Kingston?

Answer: The Summer Olympic sailing events

When Montreal held the 1976 Summer Olympics, Kingston was chosen for the sailing events, it is still considered one of the finest sailing facilities in the world.

3. Where were German prisoners of war held during World War II?

Answer: Fort Henry

Some prisoners escaped through the "privies" or outhouses, but were rounded up. Some former POWs have returned to show their families where they were accommodated during the war.

4. Which well known hockey name was born in Kingston?

Answer: All Of Them

As any viewer of "Hockey Night In Canada" knows "Grapes" hails from the limestone city, and he often refers to players that come from his hometown, such as Kirk and Doug.

5. She may not be from Kingston but this young singer, now known world wide, hails from southeast Ontario.

Answer: Avril Lavigne

In her song "My World", Avril mentions Napanee as her hometown, but I'm sure she visited the Cataraqui Centre a few times. She was born in Belleville.

6. Kingston is the home to the Royal Military College.

Answer: True

Kingston is home to RMC and Queen's University.

7. Kingston was once the capital of what came to be called Canada.

Answer: True

It was moved because of being too close to the US border, Montreal and later Ottawa became the capital.

8. What world famous singer was born in Kingston General Hospital in 1959?

Answer: Bryan Adams

Too easy? Although Bryan has lived all over the world including Vancouver, he was born here, although left with his parents when he was very young.

9. The International Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Kingston.

Answer: True

Although Kingston also would like to claim the first organized game of ice hockey other cities lay claim to that honour. Kingston does have the International Hockey Hall of Fame to boast anyway.

10. Which of these famous rock bands does NOT come from Kingston?

Answer: "Nickelback"

It would be nice to claim the band with the number one song of 2002 as Kingston's own but "Nickelback" is not.

Source: Author enpointonian

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