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100
"Cuts Like a Knife" was one of the big hits by this Canadian musician in way back in 1983.
Who is Bryan Adams?
100
10. (Though you might have thought 13, but you can't count the 3 territories.)
What is the number of provinces in Canada?
100
A big advocate for finding a cure to Parkinson's Disease, this Canadian traveled back to the future to save his parents' marriage.
Who is Michael J Fox?
100
When the temps are 30 below and you have to plug the heater onto your car battery, first you should put this woolen item on your head.
What is a toque?
100
According to Canadians, who won the war of 1812?
What is Canada? (Ha! They really think they won!)
200
While not a religious song, this song has a one word title that sounds religious. The Birthday Girl played this song once, and only once, in a yoga class during Savasanah, until she realized that the lyrics were a bit morbid, especially that part about "She tied you to her kitchen chair She broke your throne and she cut your hair..."
What is Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen?
200
This is Canada's most populous province--home to the 3 wonders of Canada: Toronto's CN tower, Niagara Falls, and the childhood home of Tara Lassel (aka the Birthday Girl!) [See photo]
What is Ontario?
200
This woman was the first female prime minister of Canada, not an heir to the famous soup company.
Who is Kim Campbell?
200
Americans sit on a couch or a sofa, but Gretzky always sat on this.
What is a chesterfield?
200
In 1865, as the Union fought the Confederacy, a big thing was happening to the north, from sea to sea. (Hint: it wasn't Unionization.)
What is Confederation?
300
These unclad women are nothing of the sort, but if they offend you, it may be one week till they say they're sorry.
Who are The Barenaked Ladies?
300
This is the province in which the Birthday Girl was born, though not raised, in the lovely city that Canadians like to call Winterpeg?
What is Manitoba?
300
Captain's Log: September 17, 2017. As Captain of the Starship Enterprise, I'd like to say happy birthday to Tara! This might have been said by a famous Canadian actor.
Who is William Shatner?
300
Canadians end every sentence with this two letter question word. (Bonus if you end your question with this word as well.)
What is eh, eh?
300
This sharp-toothed animal is the official animal of Canada? And, the Birthday Girl once carved a watermelon into the shape of one!
What is the beaver?
400
She started as a cocktail lounge singer in Sudbury, ON, and even planted trees right where the birthday girl also planted trees as a recent university grad (Timmins, ON). And, while she says, man, she feels like a woman--she can claim more: that she is the best-selling female musician in country music history. Take that, Taylor.
Who is Shania Twain?
400
Silver & Gold! Silver and Gold! This is the Canadian Territory from which Rudolph's and Hermey the Dentist Elf's friend hailed. (Photo)
What is the Yukon?
400
If this Canadian actor and comedian kidnaps the birthday girl, he may hold her ransom for $1,000,000. [photo]
Who is Mike Myers?
400
Correctly pronounce the name of this room or area just inside the front door.
What is foy-ay?
400
Name the song that has these lyrics: From Bonavista To Vancouver Island, From the Artic Circle, To the Great Lake waters...
What is This Land is Your Land (Canadian Style)?
500
If there is a hippo in your bathtub, this Canadian singer probably put it there. Have a listen.
Who is Anne Murray?
500
Head to Head Round: Each team has 5 seconds to name a province or territory. First team to not name one in 5 seconds or to say one that was already named does not get the points!
Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia Nunavut, Yukon, Northwest Territory
500
What is the name of the greatest host of jeopardy ever? Wait! No, that is a question. It's got to be an answer. This dude is more awesome than Pat Sajak and Richard Dawson combined. And, he's Canadian!
Who is Alex Trebek?
500
On a cold winter day, the Birthday Girl likes nothing better than putting on her mukluks and her toque and sitting around in this--what we American might call a bathrobe.
What is a housecoat?
500
This famous Canadian was born September 20--let's just say some years ago--in Winnipeg. Hint: She's awesome. (photo)
Who is the Birthday Girl, Tara Casagrande?
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