An opening of one's knowledge,capabilities, vision and guidance. The Kenaz is about creating a relationship,learning and allowing room for interpretation. When you are in the darkness,an opening with light is the best and most gracious thing to have bestowed upon you. This is a great time for putting energies into new opportunities. Come share my world as I see it.

Saturday, November 05, 2005

The New Canadian Entrace Exam

I designed this little quiz on Canadiana trivia to help any persons planning to visit or even immigrate to Canada. This will also be a benefit to all existing Canadians who feel their knowledge of things Canadian are a little rusty. Here we go, all questions are multiple choice and best answered wearing a "took" and a pair of "mucklucks".

1.Canada's Capital is Where? and Called What?
(a)Toronto-Nathan Philips Square
(b)Ottawa-The Parliament
(c)Saskatoon-Wanuskewin Heritage Park
(d)Hamilton-Tim Horton's

2.Canada's National Anthem is:
(a)God Save the Queen
(b)The Star Spangled Banner
(c)Oh! Canada!
(d)Ar-r-r-go-s Suck!
(e)Stomping Tom Conner's "Hockey Game"

3.Canada's Head of State is Referred To As:
(a)President
(b)Prime Minister
(c)Supreme ruler
(d)A derogitory word referring to a donkeys rectum

4.Canada's World Famous Landmark is Called:
(a)The Perogie on a Fork
(b)The Rockie Mountains
(c)The C.N Tower
(d)Pam Anderson's Chest

5.Canada's Unit of Currency is Called:
(a)Denero
(b)American Greenback
(c)Yen
(d)Canadian Tire Bucks

6.Canada Has This Many Provinces and Territories:
(a)10
(b)12
(c)13
(d)2-Toronto and the rest of the country

7.Canada's Official Pastime is:
(a)Lacross
(b)Hockey
(c)Basketball
(d)Beer Drinking

8.What Motto is Inscribed on Canada's Coat of Arms:
(a)Et Tu Quebec?(You too Quebec?)
(b)A Mari usque ad Mare(From Sea to Sea)
(c)A Tout Provoir(All Will Be Provided)
(d)Voule-vou Goucher Avec Moi Ottawa? (Loose translation, have you shoved my rights where the ocean flows)

9.Canada is Known For What Food:
(a) Poutine
(b) Perogie
(c) The Beaver Tail(The Doughnut)
(d) Lager and Ale

10.Who is Canada's Current Leader:
(a)Bobby Orr
(b)Don Cherry
(c)Paul Martin
(d)One of the Hanson Brothers would be a better choice.

Bonus Question:For $100 in "Teddy Z Points"
Canada has provided the world with many great actors, musicians and sports stars. Which of these groups are NOT Canadian?

(a)John Candy, Shania Twain, Wayne Gretzky
(b)Eugene Levy, The Tragically Hip, Lorie Kane
(c)Jim Carrey, Avril Livigne, Jacque Plante,
(d)Johnny Wayne,Sandra Schmirler,Sharon,Lois and Bram

This was a trick question, all the above people are part of the Canadian fabric that every person in Canada has helped weave. Rejoice Canada! and all together now! tip your beer hat (carefully, don't spil any of that liquid gold) and scream at the top of your lungs I AM CANADIAN!

Later,
Kenaz

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