Understanding the Poppy and Remembrance Day Quiz

What does the poppy symbolise?

• A flower
• Remembrance
• War
• Peace

Who wrote the poem 'In Flanders Fields'?

• Madame Ana Guerin
• John McCrae
• Steven Clark
• Sean Bruyea

When did World War I officially end?

• November 11, 1918
• July 1914
• December 1915
• 1921

What year did the Royal Canadian Legion adopt the poppy as a symbol of remembrance?

• 1918
• 1921
• 1931
• 1996

What is the purpose of the Annual National Poppy Campaign?

• To sell poppies
• To raise funds for veterans
• To promote peace
• To celebrate soldiers

What is the significance of November 11th in Canada?

• Canada Day
• Remembrance Day
• Thanksgiving
• Victoria Day

What do the different coloured poppies represent?

• Different types of flowers
• Different causes related to war
• Different countries
• Different soldiers

What does the white poppy symbolise?

• Peace
• Veterans
• Animals
• LGBTQ contributions

Why was there disagreement about wearing poppies in 2020?

• A store policy at Whole Foods
• A new law
• A protest
• A social media campaign

What does the black poppy highlight?

• Animals harmed in war
• Contributions of African, Black, and Caribbean people
• Peace efforts
• The history of the poppy