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What genre of the movie ” Long Time Running" which is talking about Downie’s life.
A. Documentary / B. Biopic / C. Comedy
A. Documentary
Alexander Graham Bell was born in Canada.
False - Bell was born in Edinburgh, Scotland
Bell showed his new invention at a scientific convention in May 1876. It caused great excitement. Why did it cause great excitement?
Because it was the first time people sent sound.
''The only difference between success and failure is the ability to take action''
A.Gordon Downie / B. Alexander Graham Bell
B. Alexander Graham Bell
What disability did Bell's students have?
A. Blind / B. Deaf / C. Autism.
B. Deaf
Downie was a solo artist for most of his 30-year career.
False- He worked with his hand for most of his 30-year career.
Why did Gord Downie make the album 'Secret Path?'
Gord Downie was an activist. He spent his last few years fighting for the needs of Canada’s First Peoples.
"The day will come when the man at the phone will be able to see the distant person to whom he is speaking"
A. Alexander Graham Bell / B.David Suzuki
A. Alexander Graham Bell
What sport Gord played for his hometown?
A. Curling / B. Lacrosse / C. Hockey
C. Hockey
Alexander Graham Bell invented the gramophone record player.
True
Why was Alexander Graham Bell motivated to invent a communication device?
Because he worked and lived with people with hearing problems, such as his wife, his mother and his students.
"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success."
A. Margaret Atwood / B.Alexander Graham Bell
B. Alexander Graham Bell
Which province did Alexander Graham Bell move in 1870?
A. Northwest Territories / B. Ontario / C. Saskatchewan
B. Ontario
Gord Downie cared a lot about protecting the Great Lakes.
True
Why was Downie an icon who loved and represented Canada?
Gord Downie was the lead singer, songwriter a legendary Canadian rock bandsinger and activist.
“I think I’m a dancer in terms of what I do on stage.”
A.Alex Trebek / B. Gordon Downie
B. Gordon Downie
Which university did Alexander Graham Bell teach in the US?
A. Harvard University / B. Kent State University / C. Boston University
C. Boston University
A telephone was first put into a private home in 1687.
False - In 1877, a telephone was put into a private home.
What other areas did Bell experiment in?
Bell also invented the gramophone record player and experimented in many other areas, including sheep breedingand aviation.
“To become a country and truly call ourselves Canada, we must become one.”
A. Terry Fox / B. Gord Downie
B. Gord Downie