Demonyms

What do you call residents of Sudbury, Ontario? Are they Sudburians, Sudburites or Nickeltowners? What about residents of Moncton, New Brunswick? Are they Monctoners, Monctonians or Monctonites? If you are fascinated by demonyms or place name derivatives, as they are sometimes called, you'll want to try this quiz.

1. are a hardy people who make the most of their snowy winters.

Ontarioans

Ontarioites

Ontarians

None of the above

2. agree that they live in a land of exceptional natural beauty.

Québéckois

Quebeckers

Quebeckians

None of the above

3. A new study shows give more of their time to volunteer work than do any other Canadians.

Nova Scotians

New Scotians

Bluenoses

None of the above

4. As a , I am truly moved by the talent that New Brunswick has produced.

Herring Choker

New Brunswicker

New Brunswickan

None of the above

5. The Right Honourable Edward Richard Schreyer was the first to serve as governor general of Canada.

Manitobian

Manitober

Manitoban

None of the above

6. A small but growing number of now speak French.

British Columbians

British Columbers

West Coasters

None of the above

7. More than 50 per cent of live in rural areas.

Prince Edwardians

Islanders

Prince Edward Islanders

None of the above

8. are rightfully proud of the world-renowned Calgary Stampede.

Albertines

Albertans

Albertians

None of the above

9. live in Canada's sunniest province.

Saskatchewanians

Saskatchewanites

Saskatchewanans

None of the above

10. are direct descendants of about 20,000 people who settled in the province in the 1800s.

Newlanders

Newfoundlanders

Labradorians

None of the above

11. enjoy watching the Follies at Diamond Tooth Gerties.

Yukoners

Yukonites

Yukonians

None of the above

12. It is common knowledge that travel more often by airplane because of a lack of roads in the territory.

Nunavuters

Nunavutans

Nunavummiut

None of the above