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CBC Ottawa news quiz for the week of Sept. 4
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1Sadaf Ebrahim has been among those mobilizing to help people in her native Pakistan as parts of the country recover from what natural disaster?
- AWidespread flooding.
- BA powerful earthquake.
- CA record-breaking heat wave.
- DA volcanic eruption.
2Ontario'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?
- AGender identity.
- BRacism.
- CIndigenous issues.
- DSexual health.
3Who did police in British Columbia charge with more than a dozen new offences this week, including assault and assault with a weapon?
- AA woman who impersonated a nurse at two Ottawa health clinics.
- BThe man who drove his truck through the Rideau Hall gates.
- CThe alleged shooter in a double killing at an Alta Vista strip mall.
- DOne of this winter's Freedom Convoy organizers.
4CBC 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?
- AThey're running this fall for Ottawa city council.
- BThey're members of various downtown business improvement areas.
- CThey're chiefs or deputy chiefs of Canadian police forces.
- DThey're candidates for the Conservative Party of Quebec.
5Ontario'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?
- AIntroducing fare-free transit.
- BUsing strong mayor powers.
- CBoosting affordable housing stock.
- DEliminating e-scooters.
6Several students at Gloucester High School criticized officials this week for failing to address which of the following problems at the school?
- ABathroom stalls without doors.
- BAir conditioning that doesn't work properly.
- CBrown water coming from taps and fountains.
- DStructural damage to the school's football field.
7Gatineau 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?
- AA local high school.
- BA supervised injection site.
- CA church and youth centre.
- DA depanneur.
8The Ottawa Senators agreed to a big contract extension with young star center Tim Stützle this week. Which of the following best describes that contract?
- AA five-year deal at $42.7 million US.
- BA six-year deal at $54.4 million US.
- CAn eight-year deal at $66.8 million US.
- DAn 11-year deal at $101.2 million US.
9The 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?
- AEdward Elgar.
- BGustav Holst.
- CFranz Schubert.
- DBenjamin Britten.
10What caused the Queensway Carleton Hospital to issue a "code grey" on Friday?
- ATheir internet and phone lines went down.
- BA nursing shortage forced them to close their ER.
- CThere were no paramedics available to transfer patients.
- DSomeone was threatening hospital staff with a knife.
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- How closely did you follow the past week in local news?
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- Trevor Pritchard
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