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Canadianisms Trivia Quiz

For true Canadians--define the following Canadianisms!

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

Author
noeliethegoalie

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
90,615

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2302

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Question 1 of 10

1. What city is also known as "Cowtown"? Hint

Edmonton

Calgary

Winnipeg

Toronto

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Question 2 of 10

2. What about Hogtown?

Answer: (Argonauts)

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does GST stand for?

Answer: (four words - Mulroney's legacy)

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which city would you find Haligonians?

Answer: (One word - Home of the Blue Nose)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who or what is Ogopogo? Hint

The name of the most northern Canadian city

A legendary monster that supposedly inhabits Okanagan Lake in British Columbia

A brand of Popsicle

The most famous Canadian brewer

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is a serviette? Hint

A small bedside table

Dish towel

Napkin for use while dining

Coaster for drinks

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is a toque? Hint

A snow tire

A woolen hat worn in the winter time

A breed of dog

A city in Alberta

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is a two-four? Hint

A hockey penalty.

A piece of lumber

A case of beer containing 24 bottles.

Canadian nickname for stores open 24 hours.

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Question 9 of 10

9. The letter 'z' is pronounced which way in English Canada? Hint

Zay

Zed

Zee

Zuh

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is poutine? Hint

French Fries covered in Cheese curds and gravy.

A little pout, or "moue".

A French Canadian street.

Canadian slang for "put it in".

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What city is also known as "Cowtown"?

Answer: Calgary

Calgary is home to the NHL Flames, and the world famous Calgary Stampede, a rodeo which takes place in July of each year.

2. What about Hogtown?

Answer: Toronto

Toronto is the largest city in Canada, with a population of more than 4.8 million.

3. What does GST stand for?

Answer: Goods and Services Tax

The GST is currently as of Aug. 2002, 7%.

4. In which city would you find Haligonians?

Answer: Halifax

Halifax is the capital city of the province of Nova Scotia--Halifax has a population of 359,000 as of 2001.

5. Who or what is Ogopogo?

Answer: A legendary monster that supposedly inhabits Okanagan Lake in British Columbia

There are a number of similarities between Lake Okanagan in British Columbia and Scotland's Loch Ness. They are both long and narrow and lie at about the same latitude. Do they exist? You decide!

6. What is a serviette?

Answer: Napkin for use while dining

Serviette is a derivative of the French verb, servir, which translates as "to serve." It is used to wipe the mouth and hands while dining. A serviette may be made of paper or cloth, although in some places, "serviette" refers only to items made of paper while "napkin" is reserved for items made of cloth.

7. What is a toque?

Answer: A woolen hat worn in the winter time

Our most famous toque-wearers are Bob and Doug Mackenzie, of SCTV fame. Traditionally made out of wool, a toque makes for a great winter head cover.

8. What is a two-four?

Answer: A case of beer containing 24 bottles.

The most famous beer in Canada is aptly named, Molson Canadian!

9. The letter 'z' is pronounced which way in English Canada?

Answer: Zed

10. What is poutine?

Answer: French Fries covered in Cheese curds and gravy.

The inventor of Poutine, in 1964, was Jean-Paul Roy.

Source: Author noeliethegoalie

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