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Testing your knowledge on the City of Champions!

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

Author
Lord Wraith

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
170,927

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2276

Last 3 plays: Guest 198 (7/10), Guest 104 (2/10), PurpleComet (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is the main street in downtown Edmonton? Hint

Jasper Avenue

Calgary Trail

Whyte Avenue

Yellowhead Trail

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which river runs through the City of Champions? Hint

Athabasca River

North Saskatchewan River

Bow River

North Athabasca River

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the historic hotel overlooking the North Saskatchewan River? Hint

Hotel Borden

Hotel Laurier

Hotel Macdonald

Hotel Mackenzie

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Question 4 of 10

4. True or False: Edmonton has its own rugby union?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. The university, located on Edmonton's south side is the University of ___________?

Answer: (One word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Edmonton's rail transit is commonly referred to as what? Hint

Subway

Trolley

Maxi

LRT

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Question 7 of 10

7. What noted comic book mogul designed the third, or "alternate", jersey for the Edmonton Oilers NHL hockey team? Hint

Stan Lee

Stephen Notley

Dirge

Todd McFarlane

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many years in a row did the Edmonton Eskimos win the Grey Cup in the 1970's and 80's, making them a dynasty?

Answer: (Type the number)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What Quebec city is Edmonton's sister city? Hint

Trois Rivieres

Victoriaville

Montreal

Gatineau

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Question 10 of 10

10. Edmonton is also known as: Hint

All of these

Gateway to the North

Amiskwaskihagen

Festival City

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is the main street in downtown Edmonton?

Answer: Jasper Avenue

Edmonton's downtown district is located on the north side of the river.

2. Which river runs through the City of Champions?

Answer: North Saskatchewan River

The North Saskatchewan river separated Edmonton from the community of Strathcona before the south side was annexed by the city.

3. What is the name of the historic hotel overlooking the North Saskatchewan River?

Answer: Hotel Macdonald

Named after Canada's first prime minister Sir John A. Macdonald, the hotel was built to attract tourists by rail.

4. True or False: Edmonton has its own rugby union?

Answer: True

Rugby clubs include: Clansmen, Pirates, Leprechauns/Tigers, Nor'westers, Druids, LA Crude (Leduc), and St. Albert RFC.

5. The university, located on Edmonton's south side is the University of ___________?

Answer: Alberta

The U of A had 33,729 students enrolled in 2002/03.

6. Edmonton's rail transit is commonly referred to as what?

Answer: LRT

LRT stands for Light Rail Transit. The LRT runs from Clareview in the north end to the far south side of the city, while branch lines continue to be opened.

7. What noted comic book mogul designed the third, or "alternate", jersey for the Edmonton Oilers NHL hockey team?

Answer: Todd McFarlane

Todd McFarlane is one of the team's owners, and the jersey is one of the league's hottest sellers.

8. How many years in a row did the Edmonton Eskimos win the Grey Cup in the 1970's and 80's, making them a dynasty?

Answer: 5

Between 1978 and 1982 the Eskimos were the undisputed gods of the gridiron.

9. What Quebec city is Edmonton's sister city?

Answer: Gatineau

Gatineau has been a twin city since 1967

10. Edmonton is also known as:

Answer: All of these

Amiskwaskihegan is the original Cree name for the area where Edmonton is.

Source: Author Lord Wraith

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