Toronto, Canada — Questions and answers

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What special record did the CN Tower hold for over 30 years after it was built?

Choices

  1. It was the world's tallest office building.
  2. It was the world's tallest free-standing structure. ✓
  3. It was the world's fastest elevator.
  4. It was the world's largest art museum.

Answer: It was the world's tallest free-standing structure.

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What kind of things can you find in Kensington Market?

Choices

  1. Only very expensive designer stores.
  2. Vintage shops, eclectic eateries, and vibrant murals. ✓
  3. Large, modern shopping malls.
  4. Huge amusement park rides.

Answer: Vintage shops, eclectic eateries, and vibrant murals.

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What color does High Park become during cherry blossom season?

Choices

  1. Bright yellow and green.
  2. Dark blue and purple.
  3. Pink and white. ✓
  4. Orange and brown.

Answer: Pink and white.

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How long has St. Lawrence Market been helping to feed Toronto?

Choices

  1. For only ten years.
  2. For over two centuries. ✓
  3. Since last month.
  4. For about fifty years.

Answer: For over two centuries.

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What covers the walls in Graffiti Alley, showing lots of creativity?

Choices

  1. Boring grey paint.
  2. Dynamic murals and ever-changing street art. ✓
  3. Old posters and advertisements.
  4. Blank white canvases.

Answer: Dynamic murals and ever-changing street art.

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How do people usually get to the Toronto Islands?

Choices

  1. By driving a car over a bridge.
  2. By taking a short ferry ride. ✓
  3. By walking through an underground tunnel.
  4. By riding a hot air balloon.

Answer: By taking a short ferry ride.

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Who would especially enjoy visiting Queen Street West?

Choices

  1. People who love quiet libraries.
  2. Shoppers, music lovers, and fashion enthusiasts. ✓
  3. People who only like to stay home.
  4. Farmers who grow vegetables.

Answer: Shoppers, music lovers, and fashion enthusiasts.

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What kind of boats can you often see swaying gently at Toronto's Harbourfront?

Choices

  1. Big cargo ships.
  2. Small fishing boats.
  3. Sailboats. ✓
  4. Speedboats for racing.

Answer: Sailboats.

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What kind of building is Casa Loma, overlooking the city?

Choices

  1. A modern skyscraper.
  2. A small cottage.
  3. A majestic castle. ✓
  4. A busy train station.

Answer: A majestic castle.

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What is special about Toronto's population, making it one of the most multicultural cities in the world?

Choices

  1. Everyone in Toronto was born in Canada.
  2. Over half of its population was born outside of Canada. ✓
  3. Only people from one country live there.
  4. It has a very small population.

Answer: Over half of its population was born outside of Canada.

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