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  • 1. Where did Expo 67 take place?
A) New York, USA
B) London, UK
C) Montreal, Canada
D) Paris, France
  • 2. In what year did Expo 67 occur?
A) 1957
B) 1967
C) 1977
D) 1987
  • 3. Which famous American architect designed the Expo 67 US Pavilion?
A) Zaha Hadid
B) Buckminster Fuller
C) Frank Lloyd Wright
D) I. M. Pei
  • 4. Which Canadian singer-songwriter became popular during Expo 67?
A) Leonard Cohen
B) Gordon Lightfoot
C) Joni Mitchell
D) Anne Murray
  • 5. What was the main transportation mode used to access Expo 67?
A) Bus
B) Ferry
C) Metro
D) Helicopter
  • 6. Which company was the official supplier of telecommunication services at Expo 67?
A) Telus
B) AT&T
C) Rogers Communications
D) Bell Canada
  • 7. Which Canadian province hosted Expo 67?
A) British Columbia
B) Quebec
C) Alberta
D) Ontario
  • 8. Which Canadian city was the host of Expo 67?
A) Montreal
B) Toronto
C) Vancouver
D) Calgary
  • 9. What was the major transportation innovation at Expo 67?
A) Monorail
B) Bullet Train
C) Electric Car
D) Hovercraft
  • 10. Which architectural style characterizes the Canadian Pavilion at Expo 67?
A) Gothic Revival
B) Geodesic Dome
C) Art Deco
D) Brutalism
  • 11. Which European city was showcased in the European Community Pavilion at Expo 67?
A) Madrid
B) London
C) Berlin
D) Brussels
  • 12. Who officially opened Expo 67?
A) Queen Elizabeth II
B) Charles de Gaulle
C) Pierre Trudeau
D) President John F. Kennedy
  • 13. Who was the key architect for Habitat 67 at Expo 67?
A) Rem Koolhaas
B) Norman Foster
C) Philip Johnson
D) Moshe Safdie
  • 14. Which river was the Expo 67 site located on?
A) Saint Lawrence River
B) Thames River
C) Nile River
D) Amazon River
  • 15. How many visitors attended Expo 67 during its run?
A) 100 million
B) 50 million
C) 75 million
D) 25 million
  • 16. How many pavilions were at Expo 67?
A) 120
B) 90
C) 50
D) 75
  • 17. What type of technology was featured at Expo 67?
A) Medical Advancements
B) Agricultural Machinery
C) Transportation Innovations
D) Space Exploration
  • 18. What was the nickname of Expo 67?
A) World of Tomorrow
B) Man and His World
C) Global Unity Showcase
D) Wonderland 67
  • 19. How many nations participated in Expo 67?
A) 62 nations
B) 50 nations
C) 55 nations
D) 70 nations
  • 20. What record did Expo 67 set on its third day?
A) The single-day attendance record for a world's fair with 569,500 visitors
B) Highest number of nations participating in one day
C) Longest opening ceremony
D) Most pavilions opened in one day
  • 21. What was Expo 67 originally intended to celebrate?
A) Montreal's founding anniversary
B) The end of World War II
C) Canada's centennial year
D) The Canadian Confederation
  • 22. Which city was initially awarded Expo 67 before it went to Canada?
A) Berlin
B) Paris
C) London
D) Moscow
  • 23. Who played a key role in ensuring Expo 67 opened on time despite challenges?
A) Mayor Sarto Fournier
B) The Bureau International des Expositions
C) Montreal's mayor, Jean Drapeau
D) Prime Minister John Diefenbaker
  • 24. What was one of the proposed sites for Expo 67 before Saint Helen's Island?
A) Old Montreal
B) Île Notre-Dame
C) Mount Royal Park
D) Parc Jean-Drapeau
  • 25. On what date was the location for Expo 67 officially announced?
A) March 29, 1963
B) November 13, 1962
C) May 5, 1960
D) April 28, 1967
  • 26. How many rounds of voting eliminated Canada's bid before Moscow was awarded the fair?
A) Four rounds
B) One round
C) Three rounds
D) Two rounds
  • 27. Who was named Commissioner General after Paul Bienvenu resigned in 1963?
A) Pierre Dupuy
B) Andrew Kniewasser
C) Jean-Claude Delorme
D) Robert Fletcher Shaw
  • 28. What was one of the main reasons for the mass resignations from Expo 67's organizing committee in 1963?
A) Pierre Dupuy was not appointed as Commissioner General.
B) Mayor Drapeau resigned from his position.
C) The federal Liberal government took power, leading to resignations.
D) The site was chosen on existing land rather than new islands.
  • 29. What prediction contributed to the initial difficulties in organizing Expo 67?
A) The budget estimates were significantly underestimated.
B) There was a prediction of poor weather during the event.
C) It was predicted there would be insufficient international interest.
D) A computer program predicted that the event could not be constructed in time.
  • 30. Which group was responsible for creating, building, and managing Expo 67?
A) Les Durs
B) The Federal Committee
C) Expo 67 Foundation
D) The Canadian Corporation Board
  • 31. Who authored a book about his experience at Expo 67?
A) Yves Jasmin
B) Andrew Kniewasser
C) Pierre Dupuy
D) Robert Fletcher Shaw
  • 32. Who was one of the novelists that attended the Montebello conference?
A) Hugh MacLennan
B) Gabrielle Roy
C) John Tuzo Wilson
D) Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
  • 33. Which book inspired the theme for Expo 67?
A) Night Flight
B) Terre des Hommes
C) Wind, Sand and Stars
D) The Little Prince
  • 34. Who wrote the introduction to the Expo 67 corporation's book?
A) Claude Robillard
B) Gabrielle Roy
C) Hugh MacLennan
D) Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
  • 35. Where did the construction of Expo 67 begin?
A) Île Notre-Dame
B) Mackay Pier
C) Montreal Metro
D) Île Sainte-Hélène
  • 36. What project management tool was used to ensure Expo was built on time?
A) Critical Path Method (CPM)
B) PERT Analysis
C) Gantt Chart
D) Agile Methodology
  • 37. Which comic book issue features characters visiting Expo 67 in Montreal?
A) Daredevil #33-34
B) Batman #100
C) X-Men #10
D) Spider-Man #50
  • 38. What was the theme of minor exhibitions held at the Quebec pavilion?
A) Historical reenactments
B) Cultural festivals
C) Thematic exhibitions
D) Technological showcases
  • 39. Who directed the multi-screen installation 'Expo 67 Live'?
A) Karine Lanoie-Brien
B) Jacques Godbout
C) Denys Arcand
D) René Chénier
  • 40. Which country's flag was lowered last during the closing ceremony of Expo 67?
A) Nigeria
B) United States
C) France
D) Canada
  • 41. What happened to Buckminster Fuller's dome in 1976?
A) It was moved to another location
B) A fire destroyed the acrylic outer skin
C) It was dismantled for reuse
D) It became a permanent exhibit
  • 42. Which television series featured an episode filmed at the Expo site in 1979?
A) M*A*S*H
B) Star Trek
C) The Twilight Zone
D) "Battlestar Galactica"
  • 43. What is the current use of the Expo Theatre in Cite du Havre?
A) Converted into a shopping center
B) It was demolished
C) It remains as an existing structure
D) Used as a residential building
  • 44. What was the purpose of Ceskoslovenske Aerolinie Flight 523?
A) It transported Expo visitors
B) It was a sightseeing tour
C) It delivered supplies to Expo 67
D) It crashed during takeoff from Gander International Airport
  • 45. How many visitors attended Expo 67?
A) 60 million
B) 54,991,806
C) 50 million
D) 40 million
  • 46. What was the final financial deficit of Expo 67 in 1967 Canadian dollars?
A) $210,664,811
B) $221,239,872
C) $300,000,000
D) $431,904,683
  • 47. What was the most serious problem faced by Expo 67 in September?
A) The Vietnam war protests
B) A 30-day transit strike
C) Problems with guest accommodation
D) An Arab–Israeli conflict flare-up
  • 48. In which song by They Might Be Giants is Expo 67 mentioned?
A) "Purple Toupee"
B) "Ana Ng"
C) "Particle Man"
D) "Birdhouse in Your Soul"
  • 49. What is Habitat 67 currently used for?
A) A government building
B) An art museum
C) A shopping center
D) A condominium residence
  • 50. Which pavilion was lost due to a major fire before 1976?
A) The Soviet Union pavilion
B) The U.S. pavilion
C) The Canadian Pavilion
D) The Ontario pavilion
  • 51. Where did the Vaporetto from Expo 67 end up after decommissioning?
A) Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
B) Gander International Airport
C) Montreal
D) New Brunswick
  • 52. Which structure was built to connect the islands with the mass transit system?
A) Saint Lawrence Seaway
B) Mackay Pier
C) Montreal Metro
D) Concorde Bridge
  • 53. On which day did Vietnam war protesters picket during the opening of Expo 67?
A) July 24
B) June 5
C) April 28
D) September 30
  • 54. When were the grounds officially transferred to the Expo Corporation?
A) December 23, 1963
B) June 20, 1964
C) August 13, 1963
D) April 28, 1967
  • 55. Which country's pavilion was designed as a geodesic dome by Buckminster Fuller?
A) Canada pavilion
B) The Soviet Union pavilion
C) The U.S. pavilion
D) France pavilion
  • 56. What is the current name of Parc des Îles?
A) Parc Jean-Drapeau
B) Montreal Island Park
C) Saint Helen's Park
D) Expo Park
  • 57. When did the Notre Dame Island site close before being rebuilt?
A) Before the start of the 1972 season
B) In 1984
C) In 1968
D) In 1980
  • 58. What was the name of the artificial island created for Expo 67?
A) Île Sainte-Hélène
B) Île Notre-Dame
C) Concorde Island
D) Montreal Island
  • 59. How many countries submitted entries for the Expo 67 theme song competition?
A) 20
B) 40
C) 35
D) 50
  • 60. Which country pulled out of Expo 67 due to the Six-Day War?
A) Cuba
B) Kuwait
C) United States
D) France
  • 61. Who was the first person through the Expo gates on opening day?
A) Lester B. Pearson
B) Roland Michener
C) Al Carter
D) Philippe de Gaspé Beaubien
  • 62. Which film directed by Robert Altman was shot at Expo 67?
A) Gosford Park
B) M*A*S*H
C) "Quintet"
D) Nashville
  • 63. Who organized Canada's first puppetry festival at Expo 67?
A) Micheline Legendre
B) Stéphane Venne
C) Bobby Gimby
D) Philippe de Gaspé Beaubien
  • 64. What type of film premiered on April 25, 2017, as part of the Expo 67 anniversary?
A) An action movie
B) A science fiction film
C) A documentary thriller titled 'Expo 67 Mission Impossible'
D) A romantic comedy
  • 65. Which group threatened to disrupt Expo 67 but remained inactive during the event?
A) Vietnam war protesters
B) Anti-Castro forces
C) Arab–Israeli conflict participants
D) Front de libération du Québec militants
  • 66. Who pulled the lever to signal the start of construction?
A) Mayor Drapeau
B) Quebec premier Jean Lesage
C) Colonel Churchill
D) Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson
  • 67. What percentage of fill for the islands came from the Montreal Metro's excavations?
A) 25%
B) 75%
C) 10–12%
D) 50%
  • 68. When did the Saint Helen's Island site permanently close?
A) In 1976
B) In 1968
C) Before the start of the 1982 season
D) In 1984
  • 69. What happened to Place des Nations in 2024?
A) It was renovated
B) Its sizable walkways were demolished
C) It became a shopping mall
D) It was converted into an amusement park
  • 70. Where was the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve race track built?
A) Saint Helen's Island
B) Place des Nations
C) Cite du Havre
D) Notre Dame Island site
  • 71. What was the value of the stamp issued by the Canadian Post Office Department for Expo 67?
A) 5¢
B) 10¢
C) 50¢
D) 25¢
  • 72. When did the Alcan Aquarium close?
A) 1991
B) 1987
C) 2000
D) 1970s
  • 73. Which pavilion was the most popular at Expo 67?
A) The Canadian Pavilion
B) The Soviet Union's exhibit
C) France pavilion
D) The United States pavilion
  • 74. Which Canadian band released a video featuring footage from Expo 67?
A) Alvvays
B) Arcade Fire
C) Barenaked Ladies
D) The Weeknd
  • 75. Which company has operated La Ronde since 2001?
A) Six Flags
B) Texas-based amusement park company
C) Ceskoslovenske Aerolinie
D) City of Montreal
  • 76. Which song is most associated with Expo 67 by Canadians?
A) 'Hey Friend, Say Friend/Un Jour, Un Jour'
B) 'A Place to Stand, A Place to Grow'
C) 'Ca-na-da' by Bobby Gimby
D) 'Something to Sing About'
  • 77. What typeface was used for the Expo 67 logotype?
A) Helvetica
B) Arial
C) Times New Roman
D) Lower-case Optima
  • 78. Who designed the logo for Expo 67?
A) Stéphane Venne
B) Bobby Gimby
C) Julien Hébert
D) Philippe de Gaspé Beaubien
  • 79. What was the Victoria STOLport used for in the 1970s?
A) A concert venue
B) An experimental short-take off airport
C) A shopping mall
D) A residential area
  • 80. Who was the Canadian pianist featured on The Ed Sullivan Show from Expo 67?
A) Wilfred Pelletier
B) Birgit Nilsson
C) Ronald Turini
D) Philippe de Gaspé Beaubien
  • 81. What type of event is held at the site that includes Les floralies?
A) An international botanical festival
B) A film festival
C) A sports tournament
D) A music festival
  • 82. Who composed the official Expo 67 theme song?
A) Harvey Thomas Prosser
B) Stéphane Venne
C) Philippe de Gaspé Beaubien
D) Bobby Gimby
  • 83. What was the name of Montreal's Major League baseball team named after Expo 67?
A) The Nationals
B) The Alouettes
C) The Expos
D) The Canadiens
  • 84. Which museum presented 'Fashioning Expo 67' in 2017?
A) Centre d'Histoire de Montréal
B) Stewart Museum
C) McCord Museum
D) Museum of Contemporary Art
  • 85. How many days did Colonel Churchill have to complete Expo 67 after the land transfer?
A) 500 days
B) 730 days
C) 365 days
D) 1042 days
  • 86. Which pavilion attracted about 9 million visitors?
A) The United States pavilion
B) The Soviet Union's exhibit
C) Czechoslovakia pavilion
D) France pavilion
  • 87. In which movie was a major portion filmed at Expo 67?
A) The Godfather
B) Gone with the Wind
C) Casablanca
D) "A Thief Is A Thief"
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