The “Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter” is a popular maritime folk tale about a girl who:
a) Becomes a mermaid
b) Discovers hidden treasure
c) Guards a haunted lighthouse
d) Befriends a talking seagull
Answer: c) Guards a haunted lighthouse
“Peggy’s Cove” in Nova Scotia is known for its iconic:
a) Whale-watching tours
b) Historic battles
c) Quaint fishing village
d) Giant lobster sculptures
Answer: c) Quaint fishing village
“The Dungarvon Whooper” is a Maritime ghost story about a:
a) Phantom ship
b) Headless horseman
c) Screaming specter
d) Singing sailor
Answer: c) Screaming specter
“Tall Ships” refer to:
a) Skyscrapers along the coast
b) Mysterious sea creatures
c) Large wooden ships with tall masts
d) Giant waves during storms
Answer: c) Large wooden ships with tall masts
“The Flying Dutchman” is a legendary ghost ship that is said to never:
a) Stop at ports
b) Sail in calm waters
c) Be seen during storms
d) Reach its destination
Answer: d) Reach its destination
“Anne of Green Gables,” a beloved literary character, is from which Maritime province?
a) New Brunswick
b) Prince Edward Island
c) Nova Scotia
d) Newfoundland and Labrador
Answer: b) Prince Edward Island
The “Cape Breton Giant” is a folklore character known for his:
a) Tremendous strength
b) Love of music
c) Exceptional cooking skills
d) Ability to heal wounds
Answer: a) Tremendous strength
The “Hairy Hands” is a Maritime legend about disembodied hands that:
a) Play piano music at night
b) Haunt old lighthouses
c) Assist sailors in storms
d) Cause accidents on the road
Answer: d) Cause accidents on the road
“The Mermaid’s Comb” is a Maritime folk tale about a:
a) Mirror that shows the future
b) Comb made from whalebone
c) Gift from a friendly seal
d) Song that calms storms
Answer: b) Comb made from whalebone
La Chasse-galerie” is a French Canadian legend about:
a) A magical canoe
b) A legendary fish
c) A cursed forest
d) A haunted inn
Answer: a) A magical canoe
“The Ghost of Cheticamp” is a story about a ghostly apparition that appears:
a) At weddings
b) On foggy nights
c) During fishing competitions
d) During harvest festivals
Answer: b) On foggy nights
“The Widow’s Lighthouse” is a Maritime tale about a woman who:
a) Becomes a powerful witch
b) Guards a haunted lighthouse
c) Inherits a fleet of ships
d) Searches for hidden treasure
Answer: b) Guards a haunted lighthouse
“Cape Enrage” is known for its rugged cliffs and:
a) Mysterious disappearances
b) Frequent shipwrecks
c) Glowing sea creatures
d) Underground caves
Answer: b) Frequent shipwrecks
The “Buried Pirate Treasure” is a common theme in Maritime folklore. Many tales revolve around:
a) Ghostly pirates guarding the treasure
b) Maps hidden in old books
c) Gold coins found on the shore
d) Haunted caves where treasure is hidden
Answer: a) Ghostly pirates guarding the treasure
“The Blue Puttees” refers to soldiers from the Maritimes who fought in which war?
a) American Revolution
b) Boer War
c) World War I
d) Korean War
Answer: c) World War I
The “Ghost Ship of Northumberland Strait” is a phantom vessel that is said to appear:
a) During daytime
b) On clear nights
c) During thunderstorms
d) On moonless nights
Answer: b) On clear nights
“The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine” is a Maritime legend about a treasure hidden in:
a) A haunted mansion
b) A remote island
c) An old pirate ship
d) A secret cave
Answer: d) A secret cave
“The Bell Island Boom” is a phenomenon associated with:
a) Frequent thunderstorms
b) Shipwrecks along the coast
c) Underground explosions
d) Mysterious disappearances
Answer: c) Underground explosions
The “Bluenose” is a famous Canadian:
a) Ghost ship
b) Pirate captain
c) Racing schooner
d) Lighthouse
Answer: c) Racing schooner
“The Disappearing Island” is a Maritime legend about an island that:
a) Sinks underwater at night
b) Moves from place to place
c) Is only visible during storms
d) Changes shape with the tide
Answer: b) Moves from place to place
“The Phantom Lady of Chapel Island” is a ghostly apparition associated with:
a) A haunted church
b) A mysterious lighthouse
c) A deserted island
d) A sunken ship
Answer: a) A haunted church
The “Old Boot” is a Maritime legend about a:
a) Ghostly fisherman
b) Giant lobster
c) Phantom ship
d) Sunken treasure chest
Answer: c) Phantom ship
“The Curse of Oak Island” is associated with a:
a) Mysterious treasure map
b) Sunken pirate ship
c) Haunted mansion
d) Hidden treasure vault
Answer: d) Hidden treasure vault
“The White Lady” is a Maritime ghost story about a:
a) Friendly mermaid
b) Kind witch
c) Phantom bride
d) Singing siren
Answer: c) Phantom bride
“The Graveyard Shift” refers to the eerie occurrences that happen during:
a) Thunderstorms
b) Nighttime
c) Full moons
d) High tide
Answer: b) Nighttime
“The Haunting of Sable Island” is known for its tales of:
a) Talking horses
b) Shipwrecked sailors
c) Friendly ghosts
d) Mysterious lights
Answer: b) Shipwrecked sailors
The “Water Witch” is a folklore character known for her ability to:
a) Predict the weather
b) Turn water into gold
c) Summon rainstorms
d) Heal the sick
Answer: a) Predict the weather
“The Cursed Fiddle” is a Maritime legend about a musical instrument that brings:
a) Good luck to its owner
b) A plague of locusts
c) Bad luck and misfortune
d) A bountiful harvest
Answer: c) Bad luck and misfortune
“The Face in the Window” is a chilling Maritime tale about a ghostly image seen in:
a) An abandoned ship
b) A lighthouse tower
c) A haunted inn
d) A village well
Answer: b) A lighthouse tower
“The Phantom Ship of Miramichi” is known for its eerie appearances during:
a) Summer nights
b) Winter blizzards
c) Thunderstorms
d) Foggy mornings
Answer: d) Foggy mornings
“The Voodoo Woman of Yarmouth” is a Maritime legend about a woman with:
a) Healing powers
b) Cursed jewelry
c) The ability to summon storms
d) A pet black cat
Answer: a) Healing powers
“The Phantom Piper of Pictou” is a ghostly figure associated with the sound of:
a) Bagpipes playing at night
b) Church bells ringing
c) Creaking ship timbers
d) Whistling winds
Answer: a) Bagpipes playing at night
“The Ghostly Crew of Fortune’s Favor” is a Maritime tale about a ship:
a) That sails backwards
b) That disappears in the fog
c) With a crew of friendly ghosts
d) That is always followed by dolphins
Answer: c) With a crew of friendly ghosts
The “Mysterious Drumming” phenomenon is associated with sounds heard:
a) In deep forests
b) On moonless nights
c) During thunderstorms
d) On calm seas
Answer: a) In deep forests
“The Lady in Red” is a ghostly apparition often seen near:
a) A red-roofed church
b) A ruby mine
c) A blood-red sunset
d) A haunted lighthouse
Answer: d) A haunted lighthouse
“The Singing Sands” is a unique natural phenomenon where sand:
a) Glows in the dark
b) Sings with the wind
c) Turns into musical notes
d) Sparkles in the sunlight
Answer: b) Sings with the wind
“The Ghost Moose of the Maritimes” is a legend about a spectral moose that:
a) Guides lost travelers
b) Brings good luck
c) Haunts forests and swamps
d) Is a messenger from the spirit world
Answer: c) Haunts forests and swamps
“The Wailing Widow” is a Maritime legend about a ghostly woman who:
a) Sings haunting melodies
b) Searches for her lost husband
c) Steals children from their beds
d) Laughs hysterically in the night
Answer: a) Sings haunting melodies
“The Witch of Minas Basin” is a folklore character known for her ability to:
a) Control the tides
b) Turn into a black cat
c) Brew magical potions
d) Predict the future
Answer: a) Control the tides
“The Phantom Ship of St. Mary’s Bay” is a ghostly vessel that is said to:
a) Race other ships at night
b) Glow with an eerie light
c) Disappear at sunrise
d) Be crewed by pirates
Answer: b) Glow with an eerie light
“The Ghost of Emily Parsons” is a Maritime tale about a woman who:
a) Haunts a lighthouse
b) Steals ships at sea
c) Rescues stranded sailors
d) Sings songs to dolphins
Answer: a) Haunts a lighthouse
“The Phantom Horse of Louisbourg” is a legendary horse that appears during:
a) Violent storms
b) Harvest festivals
c) Christmas Eve
d) Full moons
Answer: a) Violent storms
“The Cursed Violin” is a Maritime tale about a musical instrument that brings:
a) Joyful melodies
b) Unending bad luck
c) Wealth and prosperity
d) Romantic love
Answer: b) Unending bad luck
“The Lady in the Mist” is a ghostly apparition often seen walking near:
a) A mist-covered lake
b) A foggy forest
c) A haunted mansion
d) A moonlit beach
Answer: a) A mist-covered lake
“The Phantom Sailor” is a Maritime legend about a ghostly figure who:
a) Walks on water
b) Sings sea shanties
c) Searches for his lost ship
d) Knocks on cabin doors
Answer: d) Knocks on cabin doors
“The Ghostly Sea Captain” is a legend about a spectral captain who:
a) Commands a ship made of fog
b) Steers a ship through storms
c) Searches for buried treasure
d) Carries lost souls to the afterlife
Answer: b) Steers a ship through storms
“The Enchanted Forest” is a Maritime tale about a woodland where trees:
a) Dance in the moonlight
b) Sing songs to travelers
c) Whistle in the wind
d) Vanish at sunrise
Answer: a) Dance in the moonlight
“The Lady of the Lake” is a folklore character associated with:
a) Luring sailors to their doom
b) Bestowing gifts of wisdom
c) Healing wounded animals
d) Planting magic seeds
Answer: a) Luring sailors to their doom
“The Ghostly Fisherman” is a Maritime legend about a phantom figure who:
a) Rescues drowning sailors
b) Plays haunting melodies on a fiddle
c) Guards a hidden treasure chest
d) Drifts in a rowboat on calm seas
Answer: a) Rescues drowning sailors
“The Haunted Ship’s Bell” is a Maritime story about a cursed bell that:
a) Rings on its own
b) Calls out to passing ships
c) Sings like a choir
d) Summons sea monsters
Answer: a) Rings on its own
