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History
8th -
11thgrade
Post War Canada and the Rocket Richard Riots
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Before Maurice Richards NHL career, he played minor hockey and was employed in what occupation.
Machinist in a factory
Bus driver
janitor
bomb inspector
- 2. Multiple Choice
What was Maurice Richard's original jersey number in the NHL?
51
9
15
12
- 3. Multiple Choice
How old was Lucille Norchet when she and Maurice started dating, and how old was she when they married.
12/15
13/16
14/17
15/18
- 4. Multiple Choice
Why was the management of the Canadiens concerned about Maurice being successful at the NHL level.
His inability to speak English would make it difficult to speak to the coaching staff
He was relatively small and prone to injury
They didn't think he would be able to score a lot of goals at the NHL level.
All of the above
- 5. Multiple Choice
What language was predominately used by Richards boss in the factory and by the owners and coaches of the Montreal Canadiens during Richards time.
French
English
Spanish
Cree
- 6. Multiple Choice
What was used to separate the rich from the poor fans in the old Montreal Forum during much of the time that Richard was a player.
guards
a moat
wire fencing
a brick wall
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why did Maurice Richard feel it was necessary to voice his concerns about the league to the news?
He felt that French players were being treated differently than English players.
He felt that English star players like Gordie Howe were better protected than French star players like himself.
He felt like an anti French sentiment existed in the league's head office.
all of the above.
- 8. Multiple Choice
After the March 13 1955 game in Boston, why did the Boston Police want to detain Maurice Richard?
Charge him with assault for punching a referee
question him about his involvement in a hockey brawl
get the Rockets autograph
provide him with a police escort to the train station
- 9. Multiple Choice
What punishment did league commissioner Colin Campbell give Maurice Richard after the March 13 incident in Boston
Suspended for the rest of the regular season
Suspended for the rest of the season and the playoffs
Suspended for the rest of the season and the next season
banned from ever playing hockey again
- 10. Multiple Choice
What happened at the next Canadiens home game after the suspension of Richard had been announced?
Campbell attended the game and fans threw vegetables at him.
A smoke bomb was set off
A violent riot erupted in the streets
all of the above
- 11. Multiple Choice
What did Richard do to try to ease tensions in the city of Montreal after the Riots.
Was photographed shaking Colin Campbells hand
Went on the radio and told people that he would return the next season to help Montreal get another Stanley Cup and asked for calm.
Apologized to Colin Campbell
Nothing, he actually joined in with the rioters.
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the historical importance of the Richard Riots
Nothing, the Richard Riots had no influence at all.
Proved the need for better police protection at any professional sporting event.
Sparked French nationalism in Quebec that would eventually lead to the Quiet Revolution.
Caused a lot of damage
- 13. Multiple Choice
How many Stanley Cups did Maurice Richard win with the Montreal Canadiens as a player.
6
7
8
9
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are true of Maurice Richard?
First player to score 50 Goals in 50 games or less.
Grew up during the Great Depression and his parents depended on Government aid.
Unable to fight in World War 2 because he had broken his ankle
Is the player who holds the record for playing on the most Stanley Cup winning teams
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