Italy
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100

What is the Italian word commonly used to say both "hello" and "goodbye" informally?

Ciao! 

100

Instead of saying "Let me tell you.." Nadia might say... 

"I tell ya!"

100

When Nadia worked on telco companies, which department was she working at?

ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development)

100

Spreadable & never spoils.

Honey! 

100

When Nadia began her career in public service 30 years ago... who was the Prime Minister of Canada? 

Jean Chrétien

200

First course of a traditional Italian meal is known as... 

Anti-Pasto! 

200

Nadia's positive way of saying "If everyone on this team were to leave one day..."

"If everyone were to win the lottery"

200

Which Telco provider experienced a major outage on July 8, 2022, affecting 12 million users?

Rogers! 
200

What are dried plums called?

Prunes

200

You can order this at any pub in Ireland, it's also the name of Nadia's sweet pup... 

Guiness

300

Winter 2026 Olympics took place partially in this stunning Italian mountain range, known as... 

The Dolomites 

300

Instead of ... "No I'm serious!!!!" you might say..... 

"You can't make this **** up!!!" 

300

What does CRTC stand for? (They regulate Telecommunications sector, federally)

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

300

What type of pasta is shaped like little bow ties?

Farfalle

300

What are Lady Gaga fans called?

Little Monsters

400

The standard Italian alphabet contains 21 letters. Name one of the 5 letters its missing (compared to the English alphabet)

Answer: J, K, Y, W, or X

400

Describing something that's crazy! Reminds one of chocolate flavoured cereal..?

Coocoo for Cocoa Puffs! 

400

In what decade did Alexander Graham Bell invent the telephone?

1870s

400

What Indian bread is cooked in a tandoor oven?

Naan

400

They are 90% water, do not need sunlight to grow, and will definitely not be in Nadia's lunch.

Mushrooms

500

Before it was replaced by the Euro in 2002, what was the currency in Italy?

The Lira

500

Rhymes with "hickery doo" and means everything is in perfect working order and exactly as it should be 

Tickety-boo!! 
500

What are the 3 big telecomm carriers in Canada that make up 86% of the market?

Rogers, Bell, and TELUS

500

What Middle Eastern dip is made from roasted eggplant, tahini, and lemon juice?

Baba ghanoush

500

How many points are required to win a standard pickleball game?

11