CBC Ottawa news quiz for the week of Sept. 4

Beschreibung

How closely did you follow the past week in local news?
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Frage 1

Frage
Sadaf Ebrahim has been among those mobilizing to help people in her native Pakistan as parts of the country recover from what natural disaster?
Antworten
  • Widespread flooding.
  • A powerful earthquake.
  • A record-breaking heat wave.
  • A volcanic eruption.

Frage 2

Frage
Ontario's human rights tribunal dismissed an application by parents of a Grade 1 student in Ottawa, saying that an unplanned lesson by her teacher did not breach the student's rights. What was the lesson about?
Antworten
  • Gender identity.
  • Racism.
  • Indigenous issues.
  • Sexual health.

Frage 3

Frage
Who did police in British Columbia charge with more than a dozen new offences this week, including assault and assault with a weapon?
Antworten
  • A woman who impersonated a nurse at two Ottawa health clinics.
  • The man who drove his truck through the Rideau Hall gates.
  • The alleged shooter in a double killing at an Alta Vista strip mall.
  • One of this winter's Freedom Convoy organizers.

Frage 4

Frage
CBC reported this week that Louise Sexton, Stefano Piscitelli and Chakib Saab were among a group of five individuals who made donations to the winter Freedom Convoy protests. What unites them?
Antworten
  • They're running this fall for Ottawa city council.
  • They're members of various downtown business improvement areas.
  • They're chiefs or deputy chiefs of Canadian police forces.
  • They're candidates for the Conservative Party of Quebec.

Frage 5

Frage
Ontario's municipal election is still weeks away, but mayoral candidate Mark Sutcliffe has already accused fellow contender Catherine McKenney of "flip-flopping" on one issue. What is it?
Antworten
  • Introducing fare-free transit.
  • Using strong mayor powers.
  • Boosting affordable housing stock.
  • Eliminating e-scooters.

Frage 6

Frage
Several students at Gloucester High School criticized officials this week for failing to address which of the following problems at the school?
Antworten
  • Bathroom stalls without doors.
  • Air conditioning that doesn't work properly.
  • Brown water coming from taps and fountains.
  • Structural damage to the school's football field.

Frage 7

Frage
Gatineau police arrested two 13-year-olds Friday and said they could be charged with crimes that include arson and mischief over $5,000. What had the teens allegedly vandalized earlier in the week?
Antworten
  • A local high school.
  • A supervised injection site.
  • A church and youth centre.
  • A depanneur.

Frage 8

Frage
The Ottawa Senators agreed to a big contract extension with young star center Tim Stützle this week. Which of the following best describes that contract?
Antworten
  • A five-year deal at $42.7 million US.
  • A six-year deal at $54.4 million US.
  • An eight-year deal at $66.8 million US.
  • An 11-year deal at $101.2 million US.

Frage 9

Frage
The National Arts Centre orchestra launched their new season with a tribute to Queen Elizabeth, performing a work from the Enigma Variations that has a long association with solemn occasions — including the late Queen's own coronation in 1953. Who composed that late 19th century piece of music?
Antworten
  • Edward Elgar.
  • Gustav Holst.
  • Franz Schubert.
  • Benjamin Britten.

Frage 10

Frage
What caused the Queensway Carleton Hospital to issue a "code grey" on Friday?
Antworten
  • Their internet and phone lines went down.
  • A nursing shortage forced them to close their ER.
  • There were no paramedics available to transfer patients.
  • Someone was threatening hospital staff with a knife.
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