CBC Ottawa news quiz for the week of Jan. 30

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How closely did you follow the past week in local news?
Trevor Pritchard
Quiz by Trevor Pritchard, updated more than 1 year ago
Trevor Pritchard
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Question 1

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Which Canadian community is relieved that Canada has eased COVID-19 restrictions on travellers from their home country and is now allowing them to access a wider range of PCR tests?
Answer
  • Indo-Canadians.
  • Chinese-Canadians.
  • Somali-Canadians.
  • Nigerian-Canadians.

Question 2

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Who said this week that the longer a large protest against COVID-19 mandates stretches on, the more likely there "may not be a police solution" to ending it?
Answer
  • Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson.
  • Catherine McKenney, the councillor for the city's downtown.
  • Peter Sloly, the city's police chief.
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Question 3

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Sarah Davis says the ongoing protest has re-triggered some of her clients who've already experienced trauma, to the point one woman sought refuge in hospital. What does Davis do?
Answer
  • She's an Indigenous healer at the Wabano Centre.
  • She's the executive director at a downtown women's shelter.
  • She runs an opioid management program at a community health centre.
  • She pairs veterans who've experienced PTSD with companion animals.

Question 4

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What demand did Tamara Lich, co-organizer of the "Freedom Convoy 2022" fundraising campaign, say on Wednesday must be met before they leave the nation's capital?
Answer
  • Cross-border vaccine requirements for truck drivers must be revoked.
  • Politicians must reveal a clear plan for ending all COVID-19 mandates and restrictions.
  • Any protester charged or ticketed must be granted amnesty.
  • Justin Trudeau's Liberal government must resign.

Question 5

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"You can really feel these truckers' passion — I mean, you can't hear it because they're honking over everything." Which comedian made that joke about the protests this past week?
Answer
  • Trevor Noah.
  • Stephen Colbert.
  • Samantha Bee.
  • Michael Che.

Question 6

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Ottawa residents Emily Minor and Sarah Murphy both told CBC they felt the city was applying an unfair double standard during the protests. What spurred their comments?
Answer
  • They were given parking tickets.
  • City snowplows would not clear their streets.
  • The city turned down their requests to install outdoor toilets.
  • They were charged with violating the noise bylaw.

Question 7

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Ottawa police announced Friday they were launching a new strategy to deal with the protests ahead of their second weekend. What phrase describes that strategy?
Answer
  • "Surge and contain."
  • "Search and destroy."
  • "Adapt and react."
  • "Hope and pray."

Question 8

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In smaller vehicle news, Ottawa's transportation committee voted unanimously to remind companies to stop using small delivery robots spotted on the city's streets. What colour are the robots?
Answer
  • Teal.
  • Pink.
  • Orange and blue.
  • Neon green.

Question 9

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Ottawa's Jonathan David scored in extra time Wednesday to put the finishing touch on a 2-0 win by Canada's men's soccer team, a win that almost certainly assures them of a spot in this year's World Cup. Who did they beat in that game?
Answer
  • The United States.
  • El Salvador.
  • Honduras.
  • Costa RIca.

Question 10

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Canada's first medal of the 2022 Winter Olympics was won by an Ottawa athlete competing in what sport?
Answer
  • Mixed doubles curling.
  • Moguls.
  • Long track speed skating.
  • Bobsleigh.
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