What is Canada?: The Ultimate Canadian Quiz Book

Test your knowledge on Canadian quotes, history, words, emblems, holidays, language, sports, geography and so much more: * In the language of the Inuit, what does Nunavut mean? * Which Canadian province was the last to grant women the right to vote? * Which former prime minister's signature sold for $7850 on eBay? * What Canadian scientist won the 1971 Nobel Prize for Chemistry? * Which province holds an annual festival celebrating peat moss? * In the 1981-82 season, which Edmonton Oiler scored 92 goals in 80 games? * In 1925, American-born, Canadian manufacturer Gideon Sundback perfected what clothing fastener? * What current sport has descended from what the Ojibwa called bagg'adowe? * Which NHL player was dubbed The Babe Ruth of Hockey * What university is named after the first bishop of Quebec?
-- From the book: By way of easing you into the quiz questions, I thought I d take it easy on you by challenging you to answer a few questions that deal with the most recent of recently current events. So get your pens out (or pencils if you re scared) and move ahead, gentle reader. This first, short quiz should make you smile...and make you feel smart. The tough questions will follow, of course!
1. Who was sworn in as Canada s 27th governor general
in September 2005?
A. Adrienne Clarkson
B. Jeanne Sauve
C. Michaelle Jean
2. What is the official title of the person who presides
over the House of Commons?
A. Moderator
B. Speaker (of the House)
C. Whip
3. What is the official name of the upper house of
Canada s Parliament?
A. The Senate
B. The Sleeping Chamber
C. The Red Room
4. On February 5, 2008, which prime minister's signature sold for $7850 on eBay?
A. Sir Robert Borden
B. Sir John A. Macdonald
C. Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Answers 1-4
1. C. Micha lle Jean
2. B. The Speaker (of the House)
3. A. The Senate
4. B. Sir John A. Macdonald -- Jason Kelly, a hotel general manager in Ottawa, was the winning bidder of a card that reads Yours Faithfully, John A. Macdonald. It is an unconfirmed signature, though the buyer said he compared it to verified signatures of Sir John A. and was satisfied that it is authentic. In the last three minutes of the online auction, the bidding jumped from $4601 to the final sale price of $7850. The seller of the card was a former real estate agent from Worcester, Massachusetts, named Patti Kelley.
Illustrators for What is Canada:
Pat Bidwell - Pat has always had a passion for drawing and art. Initially self-taught, he completed art studies in Visual Communication in 1986. Over the years, he has worked both locally and internationally as an illustrator product designer and graphic designer, collecting many awards for excellence along the way. When not at the drawing board, Pat pursues other interests solo or with his wife, Lisa, such as landscaping, gardening, traveling, the symphony and the opera.
Roger Garcia - Roger is a self-taught artist with some formal training who specializes in cartooning and illustration. He is an immigrant from El Salvador, and during the last few years, his work has been primarily cartoons and editorial illustrations in pen and ink. Recently he has started painting once more. Focusing on simplifying the human form, he uses a bright minimal palette and as few elements as possible. His work can be seen in newspapers, magazines,
promo material.
Patrick Hénaff - Born in France, Patrick is mostly self-taught. He is a versatile artist who has explored a variety of media under many different influences. He now uses primarily pen and ink to draw and then processes the images on computer. He is particularly interested in the narrative power of pictures and tries to use them as a way to tell stories.
Also contributing illustrations: Graham Johnson, Peter Tyler and Roly Woods.