Canadian English Quiz

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Instructions: How well do you know the unique words and expressions of Canadian English, eh?

1.
In Canadian English, what is a 'toque'?
A
A type of cooking pan
B
A hockey stick
C
A French pastry
D
A knitted winter hat
2.
What does 'loonie' refer to in Canadian slang?
A
A type of bird
B
A small lake
C
A crazy person
D
The Canadian one-dollar coin
3.
In Canada, what is a 'double-double'?
A
A coffee with two creams and two sugars
B
A basketball move
C
A twin bed
D
A hockey penalty
4.
What does 'eh' typically do in Canadian English?
A
Show confusion
B
Turn a statement into a question or seek agreement
C
End a conversation
D
Express anger
5.
In Canadian English, what is a 'two-four'?
A
A 24-hour store
B
A lumber measurement
C
A case of 24 beers
D
Two dozen eggs
6.
What does 'keener' mean in Canadian slang?
A
A type of knife
B
Someone with sharp eyesight
C
A fast runner
D
An overly eager or enthusiastic person
7.
In Canada, what are 'runners'?
A
People who jog
B
Sneakers or athletic shoes
C
Fast cars
D
Long carpets
8.
What is a 'toonie' in Canadian English?
A
The Canadian two-dollar coin
B
A musical tune
C
A small town
D
A cartoon
9.
In Canadian English, what does 'give'r' mean?
A
Go all out or try your hardest
B
Surrender
C
Give it away
D
Give her a gift
10.
What is a 'Timbit' in Canadian culture?
A
A type of coin
B
A computer chip
C
A bite-sized donut hole from Tim Hortons
D
A small piece of time
11.
In Canadian English, what does 'Mickey' refer to?
A
A type of joke
B
A cartoon mouse
C
A hockey mask
D
A small flask-sized bottle of liquor
12.
What is 'poutine' in Canadian English?
A
A political protest
B
French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy
C
A winter boot
D
A type of insult
13.
In Canada, what does 'chesterfield' traditionally refer to?
A
A sofa or couch
B
A coat
C
A town
D
A type of cigarette
14.
What does 'timbits' weather mean informally in Canada?
A
Weather cold enough to warrant a warm treat
B
Sunny and warm
C
Perfect weather for Tim Hortons
D
A blizzard
15.
In Canadian English, what is a 'washroom'?
A
A bathroom or restroom
B
A car wash
C
A laundry room
D
A dishwashing area

Answer Key

Question 1

D. A knitted winter hat

Question 2

D. The Canadian one-dollar coin

Question 3

A. A coffee with two creams and two sugars

Question 4

B. Turn a statement into a question or seek agreement

Question 5

C. A case of 24 beers

Question 6

D. An overly eager or enthusiastic person

Question 7

B. Sneakers or athletic shoes

Question 8

A. The Canadian two-dollar coin

Question 9

A. Go all out or try your hardest

Question 10

C. A bite-sized donut hole from Tim Hortons

Question 11

D. A small flask-sized bottle of liquor

Question 12

B. French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy

Question 13

A. A sofa or couch

Question 14

A. Weather cold enough to warrant a warm treat

Question 15

A. A bathroom or restroom

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