August 13, 2007
answers to the quiz
I am bestoying Hononory Canadian Citizenship on both Jeff and Dave.
They get top marks, because, well they attempted the quiz. We reward participation!
1. How many oceans does Canada touch?
a.1
b.2
c.3
d.4
THREE - the Atlantic on the east, the Pacific on the west and the Arctic up top
2. The Prime Minister of Canada is?
a. Mike Myers
b. Paul Martin
c. Stephen Harper
d. This is a trick question, Canada does not have a Prime Minister
Stephen Harper, but if Mike ran, I'd vote for him
3. The (stereo)typical Canadian diet would consist of something like:
a. beaver, loon and a little polar bear
b. nachos, Coffee-mate, string beans and grapes
c. lobster, caviar and rice cakes
d. Kraft Dinner, beer, doughnuts, bacon, and maple syrup
Combo #4 please, oh, and can I get an order of poutine with that?
4. 80% of Canadians live:
a. in igloos.
b. in Ontario.
c. with a caribou.
d. close to the US border.
Warren does have a pet caribou called Maurice, if it wasn't for the hot summers, we would live in igloos all year. However, the answer is D. Howdy neighbours! Be on the alert for invasion: 80% of us live close to the longest unprotected border in the world.
5. Which of the following is on Canada’s 5 cent piece (also known as a nickel) ?
a. a beaver
b. a caribou
c. Bryan Adams
d. a bear
the beaver
6. What is Tim Horton’s?
a. Ali's first boyfriend
b. Talk show host (Canadian Larry King)
c. The temple in which we worship a hockey player and get coffee.
d. Snow boarding move
Is the largest coffee and doughnut chain in Canada. It is well-known for its coffee, doughnuts, Timbits, soups, and sandwiches. The chain is an integral part of Canadian culture. Named for one of it's co-founders, Tim Horton played 24 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres.
7. Which of the following is NOT a Canadian Invention?
a. Trivia Pursuit
b. Insulin
c. Beer cases with tuck-in handles
d. Artifical heart
Artifical heart
8. Which city currently DOESN’T have it’s own NHL team?
a. Calgary
b. Montreal
c. Winnipeg
d. Vancouver
Winnipeg does not have it's own NHL team. The others do, Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadians and the Vancouver Canucks
9. What is a Juno?
a. Type of beaver
b. Canadian born in the month of June
c. Metric unit of measurement
d. Music award
The Junos are the Canadian version of the Grammy's. We like to hand out awards, but keep egos in check. So, in 2003 we changed the phrase "Best _" to "_ of the year"
10. Which famous Canadian set out in 1980 to run across Canada to raise money to flght cancer?
a. Rick Hanson
b. Terry Fox
c. Donovan Bailey
d. Steve Fonyo
Terry Fox. He ran 26 miles, everyday, with an artifical leg until the cancer forced him to stop, 143 into the Marathon of Hope. If you haven't read his story, you should, it is incredibly inspiring
Posted by Ali at August 13, 2007 11:50 AM
Comments
I don't think I would make a very good canadian, you have lots of snow and winter... I'm bad with winter. I was born to live on a beach...unfortunately that's yet to happen.
Posted by: Amanda at August 13, 2007 3:05 PM
I didn't post my answers becuase... well, it's better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt.
I knew the NHL question, and the Prime Minister one and I'd have guessed correctly on several others.
Posted by: Vanilla at August 13, 2007 4:33 PM
SWEET!
i've always wanted to be a canadian!
Posted by: jeff at August 13, 2007 4:50 PM
I HaVe an EH Canada sHirT and HaVe eaTen aT Tim HorTon's. Does THaT make me a Canadian? OH, YeaH, I also winTer in Arizona. I musT be a Canadian.
Sorry, I'm HaVing key board issues and I Can only Type some leTTers in in Caps.
Posted by: Pat at August 13, 2007 5:56 PM
Damn. I wrote all my answers down and forgot to post them! No really. I did! I missed the beaver one but got alot of the others right.
Posted by: Jon (was) in Michigan at August 13, 2007 8:15 PM
Talk about incredibly inspiring, what about the woman who has run 44 days in a row? I'll bet you make it into the Canadian History books just like Sir John A. Macdonald the famous guy that open the fastfood restaurant chain :)!
Posted by: ff_jeff at August 13, 2007 9:02 PM
but did you run on day 43?
Posted by: londonjogger at August 14, 2007 5:17 AM
Wohoo! My life feels complete now.
Mike would totally win an election.
Posted by: Dave at August 14, 2007 5:05 PM