Person, Place or Thing
The traditional lion dance is from which country?
A) Canada
B) England
C) China
D) Brazil
C) China
The Lion dance is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture, in which performers in a colorful lion costume create a ritualized and stylized dance for entertainment and spiritual purposes. The lion dance is performed on special occasions and is one of the most important traditions at Chinese New Year.
Name one type of pasta noodle?
Spaghetti
Penne
Lasagna
Ravioli
Linguine
Rigatoni
Tortellini
Fusilli
The word pasta is used to describe traditional noodles from which country?
A) Mexico
B) Russia
C) Ireland
D) Italy
D) Italy
The word pasta is generally used to describe traditional Italian noodles, which differentiates it from other types of noodles around the world.
Which sandwich is made by layering sliced cheese between two slices of bread?
A) Banh Mi
B) Grilled Cheese
C) Gyro
D) Shawarma
B) Grilled Cheese
Grilled Cheese is made by layering sliced cheese between two slices of white bread, smearing the outside with butter and grilling the entire sandwich until the bread is crisp and golden brown, and the cheese is melted and gooey.
What color rose is said to represent love and romance?
A) Yellow
B) Orange
C) Red
D) Green
C) Red
For centuries, red roses have been used to represent love and romance.
Where is the original Disneyland located?
A) Paris, France
B) Anaheim, California
C) Orlando, Florida
D) Rome, Italy
B) Anaheim, California
Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California with 18 rides and attractions.
The Vancouver Canucks made the Playoffs this year?
True or False
False
The Vancouver Canucks did not make the playoffs during the 2024-2025 season.
What is the most famous Japanese dish around the world?
A) Tempura
B) Sushi
C) Donburi
D) Yakitori
B) Sushi
Sushi is the most famous Japanese dish outside of Japan. There are variety of sushi dishes, such as nigiri (hand formed sushi), maki (rolled sushi) and chirashi (sushi rice topped with raw fish) and "Aburi" sushi which refers to a flame-seared or partially grilled topping of nigiri sushi.
What color are wild roses most commonly?
A) Pink
B) Black
C) White
D) Rainbow
A) Pink
They most often appear as pink flowers with five petals.
Where does the New Years Eve ball drop occur in New York City?
A) Times Square
B) The Chrysler Building
C) Central Park
D) The Empire State Building
A) Times Square
The famous New Year's Eve ball drop has occurred in Times Square since 1907 and is broadcast all over the world.
How many Stanley Cups have the Vancouver Canucks won?
A) O
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
A) O
The Canucks have made the Stanley Cup Finals three times, but have yet to win the Cup.
What type of music is Seattle famous for?
A) Country
B) Grunge
C) Rap
D) Reggae
B) Grunge
Grunge music is a sub genre of hard rock and alternative music that rose to worldwide popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It originated in Seattle, Washington and its neighboring cities.
Pasta is typically made from an unleavened dough of durum wheat flour mixed with water or eggs.
True or False
True
Canada is famous for which sandwich?
A) Croque Monsieur
B) Grilled Cheese
C) The Gatsby
D) Smoked Meat
D) Smoked Meat
The smoked meat sandwich, particularly the Montreal-style version, is a sandwich featuring thinly sliced, cured, and smoked beef brisket, piled high on rye bread and typically served with yellow mustard.
How many lands were included in the original Disneyland?
A) 5
B) 3
C) 1
D) 20
A) 5
The original Disneyland included 5 lands: Main Street U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from which country?
A) Spain
B) England
C) Canada
D) France
D) France
The statue was a gift from the people of France and was dedicated on October 28, 1886.
Which gallery did we visit to learn about Haida art and culture?
A) Polygon Gallery
B) Vancouver Art Gallery
C) Ian Tan Art Gallery
D) Bill Reid Gallery
D) Bill Reid Gallery
On May 7th, we went to the Bill Reid Gallery to learn more about Haida art and culture.
Katsu sandwiches are typically made using what meat?
A) Chicken
B) Lamb
C) Pork
D) Goat
C) Pork
Katsu sandos are typically made with pork.
What does the lion symbolize in Chinese culture?
A) Power, wisdom and superiority
B) Power, love and health
C) Sadness, luck and anger
D) Love, health and peace
A) Power, wisdom and superiority
In Chinese culture, the lion symbolizes power, wisdom, and superiority. The dance is said to bring good fortune and chase away evil spirits. It is also performed at other important occasions including Chinese festivals, business opening ceremonies and traditional weddings.
Which player holds the record for most points all time with the Vancouver Canucks?
A) Daniel Sedin
B) Henrik Sedin
C) Pavel Bure
D) Trevor Linden
B) Henrik Sedin
Henrik holds the team record for all-time points, assists, and plus-minus, and is second all-time in playoff points.
The Strawberry Fields memorial in Central Park is dedicated to which musician?
A) Michael Jackson
B) John Denver
C) John Lennon
D) Ray Charles
C) John Lennon
Strawberry Fields is a memorial to the British rock musician and peace activist John Lennon (1940–1980). John Lennon was part of the world famous group The Beatles.
What year did Disneyland open?
A) 1955
B) 1965
C) 1973
D) 1932
A) 1955
Disneyland opened on July 17th, 1955, in Anaheim, California. It was created by Walt Disney and was originally named “The Mickey Mouse Park,” and then “Disneylandia” before they settled on Disneyland.
Which Japanese noodles are made using buckwheat flour?
A) Ramen
B) Udon
C) Soba
D) Chow mein
C) Soba
Soba are native Japanese noodles made of buckwheat flour or a mixture of buckwheat and wheat flour.
Which one of these musicians was NOT part of the grunge music movement?
A) Nirvana
B) Alice in Chains
C) Soundgarden
D) Jimi Hendrix
D) Jimi Hendrix
One of the greatest guitarists of all time. He started playing guitar at 15 and after a short stint in the Army, started playing gigs with different bands. His style fused distortion and electronic effects.
Rose is the birth flower for which month?
A) April
B) May
C) June
D) July
C) June
June’s birth flower is the rose and it’s not surprising that rose shrubs are often at their very best then.