Museum London Volunteer Appreciation Trivia!

Question 1

Which bridge in London was constructed in 1875 and was London's first iron bridge, pictured below by Ron Nelson?

Accepted Answer

Blackfriars Street Bridge

Question 2

Which of the following Museum Manners was altered during COVID-19 due to government restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Backpacks must be checked in the coat room on the main level.

Question 3

In its early years, the Grand Theatre was known as London Little Theatre.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

In the Greg Curnoe piece in 20 Works, where does Curnoe suggest to stay away from?

Accepted Answer

London

Question 5

How long is the Thames River?

Accepted Answer

273 km

Question 6

Looking at the photos below, which photo is an example of an appropriate outfit to wear while volunteering?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 7

From where we’re sitting today, if there was an emergency, which fire exit would we use?

Accepted Answer

Bice Studio/CATFN

Question 8

The Group of Seven was otherwise known as the Algonquin School.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Which of these was NOT promoted by Fuller?

Accepted Answer

Hypercube

Question 10

Which London artist recorded some of Fuler’s talks in London?

Accepted Answer

Greg Curnoe

Question 11

Which of the following downtown landmarks was established in 1845 and is still in its original location?

Accepted Answer

Covent Garden Market

Question 12

Similar to Andy Warhol, which London artist was painting in silver by using aluminum paint in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Jack Chambers

Question 13

What are the three types of verification accepted to allow service animals into the Museum?

Accepted Answer

A certificate of training from a recognized service animal training school, A valid identification card signed by the Attorney General of Canada, A letter from a regulated health professional

Question 14

Which painting was the first painting donated to Museum London's permanent collection?

Accepted Answer

The Wave by F. M. Bell-Smith

Question 15

Museum London's art collection consists of more than 5000 works.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Hailing from London, Ontario, Guy Lombardo was a famous musician and bandleader. What instrument did he play?

Accepted Answer

Violin

Question 17

To which Museum Manner does the image above refer to?

Accepted Answer

Please do not touch the artworks or artifacts – they are fragile.

Question 18

When was Museum London first established?

Accepted Answer

1940

Question 19

Access Forward Customer Service Standard training is free for anyone to learn more about accessibility.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

Which of the types of hazards below is NOT a health hazard?

Accepted Answer

Work Practices

Question 21

In what London tourist attraction is Paul Peel's childhood home displayed?

Accepted Answer

Fanshawe Pioneer Village

Question 22

When using a step stool, what should you always make sure to do?

Accepted Answer

Keep both feet on the stool

Question 23

From the First Nation Communities listed below, which did NOT live on the territory that Museum London resides on?

Accepted Answer

Six Nations of the Grand River

Question 24

Now a YMCA in Wortley Village, what did the Normal School first function as?

Accepted Answer

A teacher's college

Question 25

In which year did the Western Fair begin in London?

Accepted Answer

1868

Question 26

From Remote Stars is premised around a 1968 visit to London by?

Accepted Answer

R. Buckminster Fuller

Question 27

Labatt Park is the oldest continually operating baseball grounds in the world.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

Which artist's passion was translating the aesthetics of comic books to art?

Accepted Answer

Greg Curnoe

Question 29

What do the 5 D's of bystander intervention stand for?

Accepted Answer

Direct, Delay, Distract, Delegate, Document

Question 30

The current location of London was selected as the site of the future capital of Upper Canada in 1793.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 31

In addition to John Labatt, who is the other brewer that is typically associated with London, Ontario?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Carling

Question 32

London, Ontario was incorporated as a city in 1855.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 33

On May 24, 1881, a ferry capsized in the Thames River, drowning approximately 200 passengers. What was its name?

Accepted Answer

SS Victoria

Question 34

Murray Anderson was elected the first mayor of London in 1855. What was his occupation prior to becoming mayor?

Accepted Answer

Tinsmith

Question 35

Which famous local massacre occurred in 1880?

Accepted Answer

Black Donnelly Massacre

Question 36

Emily Carr was a member of the Group of Seven.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 37

What London building is featured in the work by Jamelie Hassan featured in 20 works?

Accepted Answer

Embassy Hotel

Question 38

Which London artist did fellow artist Mackie Cryderman NOT teach while employed at Beal as an art teacher?

Accepted Answer

Jack Chambers

Question 39

What did Museum London use to be called before it changed its name in 2001?

Accepted Answer

London Regional Art Gallery and Historical Museum

Question 40

Before moving to the John Labatt Centre (now Budweiser Gardens), where was the home of the London Knights hockey team?

Accepted Answer

London Ice House

Question 41

Who was the architect for the current building Museum London is in?

Accepted Answer

Raymond Moriyama

Question 42

When was the London Township Treaty signed?

Accepted Answer

1796

Question 43

Paddy Gunn O’Brien spent 38 years as a curator at Museum London, curating an astounding ____ exhibitions.

Accepted Answer

1280

Question 44

Which Canadian painter was born in London, Ontario on November 7th, 1860?

Accepted Answer

Paul Peel

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