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The Canadian Soldier in WWI Trivia Quiz

The Canadian soldier served alongside the British and saw extensive action while serving on the Western Front. They, too, were soldiers like other soldiers.

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

Author
beterave

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
300,996

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of the first Canadian infantry battalion to mobilize and arrive in France? Hint

Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry

Winnipeg Rifles

42nd Highlanders of Canada

Toronto Scottish

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Canadian soldiers were later issued the British SMLE rifle. The first contingents arrived in France carrying what rifle? Hint

the Henry rifle

the Springfield rifle

the Ross rifle

the Enfield rifle

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Canadian soldier upon arriving to the front, soon discovered that the leather pattern kit he was issued was not practical. What was the name of this kit? Hint

Oliver pattern

P03 pattern

Slade Wallace pattern

1913 pattern

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Question 4 of 10

4. 'Trench Foot' was a problem in the BEF and Commonwealth forces. What was the official prescribed cure for this? Hint

whale oil

stuffing newspaper in the boots

extra socks

keep one's feet dry

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Question 5 of 10

5. This regiment suffered horrendous casualties on the first day of the Somme Offensive. What its name? Hint

1st Newfoundland Regiment

Hamilton Light Infantry

72nd Seaforths of Canada

West Nova Scotia Regiment

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Question 6 of 10

6. Canada had several Highland regiments. Did they wear kilts in battle?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Canadian and British soldiers preferred this sleeveless leather garment over the standard issue greatcoat. This garment was known as what? Hint

a vest

a jerkin

a chemise

a camisole

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the official name of helmet issued to the CEF? Hint

the Brodie helmet

the tin hat

the Bartley helmet

the Busby helmet

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Question 9 of 10

9. When the American Expeditionary Forces arrived, what personal item did they carry that caused the BEF, ANZACs and the Canadians to whoop in envy and derision? Hint

diaries

cigarettes

writing kits

toilet paper

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Question 10 of 10

10. What operation took place in the spring of 1917 that was an entire Canadian effort that was a success? Hint

Vimy Ridge

Messines

Thiepval Ridge

Argonne Wood

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of the first Canadian infantry battalion to mobilize and arrive in France?

Answer: Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry

The 'Princess Pats' were the first contingent to arrive in Britain and the first to see action with the British 27th division in 1915.

2. The Canadian soldiers were later issued the British SMLE rifle. The first contingents arrived in France carrying what rifle?

Answer: the Ross rifle

The first contingents were all armed with the Ross rifle. An excellent weapon, but very temperamental, it tended to foul easily. The Ross rifle was retained for sniping and proved to be an excellent choice.

3. The Canadian soldier upon arriving to the front, soon discovered that the leather pattern kit he was issued was not practical. What was the name of this kit?

Answer: Oliver pattern

The leather Oliver pattern equipment was not practical for trench warfare and once lost or damaged, could not be easily replaced. The CEF was issued with the British PO8 as a replacement to all arriving Commonwealth soldiers.

4. 'Trench Foot' was a problem in the BEF and Commonwealth forces. What was the official prescribed cure for this?

Answer: whale oil

The official prescribed cure for trench foot was to apply whale oil to the feet. Not only did it not work, but it made the problem worse. The soldiers discovered it was an excellent lubricant for your rifle.

5. This regiment suffered horrendous casualties on the first day of the Somme Offensive. What its name?

Answer: 1st Newfoundland Regiment

The 1st Newfoundland Regiment was almost annihilated on the first day of the Somme offensive. Out of over 800 men, only 69 were present the next day to answer the muster.

6. Canada had several Highland regiments. Did they wear kilts in battle?

Answer: yes

The Canadian Highland regiments wore kilts into battle just like the Scottish Highland regiments in the BEF.

7. Canadian and British soldiers preferred this sleeveless leather garment over the standard issue greatcoat. This garment was known as what?

Answer: a jerkin

The sleeveless thigh length leather jerkin was preferred over the standard issue greatcoat because it offered greater freedom of movement, and was not apt to cause the soldier to be entangled in the wire.

8. What was the official name of helmet issued to the CEF?

Answer: the Brodie helmet

The CEF soldiers as well as the BEF all wore the 1915 pattern Brodie helmet which was called the 'tin hat'.

9. When the American Expeditionary Forces arrived, what personal item did they carry that caused the BEF, ANZACs and the Canadians to whoop in envy and derision?

Answer: toilet paper

The Yanks had toilet paper - a simple luxury that no one in the War Departments of either Great Britain or its Commonwealth allies thought of issuing to the men in the field. Needless to say, the Doughs were envied and bore the brunt of a few jokes.

10. What operation took place in the spring of 1917 that was an entire Canadian effort that was a success?

Answer: Vimy Ridge

The seizure of Vimy ridge was an astounding victory. The Germans were driven from ground they considered impregnable.

Source: Author beterave

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