Canadian Citizenship Test practice test 11
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1.What did Laura Secord do in 1813?
- ANursed the wounded after Queenston Heights
- BCarried despatches from Halifax to Québec City
- CMade a dangerous 19-mile journey on foot to warn of an American attack
- DLed a militia unit in the fighting at Châteauguay
In 1813 Laura Secord made a dangerous 19-mile journey on foot to warn Lieutenant James FitzGibbon of a planned American attack. (The War of 1812)
2.What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign and that of the Prime Minister?
- AThe Sovereign is head of state; the Prime Minister is head of government
- BThe Sovereign directs the government; the Prime Minister is ceremonial
- CThey share the role of head of state
- DThe Prime Minister appoints the Sovereign
There is a clear distinction in Canada between the head of state, the Sovereign, and the head of government, the Prime Minister. (The Governor General and the Lieutenant Governors)
3.What happened to the commanders of both armies at the Plains of Abraham?
- AWolfe was captured and Montcalm escaped
- BBoth were recalled to Europe
- CBoth survived and signed a treaty
- DBoth were killed leading their troops
The commanders of both armies at the Plains of Abraham, Brigadier James Wolfe and the Marquis de Montcalm, were killed leading their troops. (The struggle for a continent)
4.Which company first adopted the beaver as its symbol?
- AThe Bank of Canada
- BThe Canadian Pacific Railway
- CThe Hudson’s Bay Company
- DThe North West Company
The beaver was adopted centuries ago as the symbol of the Hudson's Bay Company. (Other Canadian symbols)
5.Which British commander captured Detroit and was later killed at Queenston Heights?
- ABrigadier James Wolfe
- BMajor-General Robert Ross
- CMajor-General Sir Isaac Brock
- DSir Arthur Currie
Major-General Sir Isaac Brock captured Detroit but was killed defending against an American attack at Queenston Heights. (The War of 1812)
6.What does the Memorial Chamber in the Peace Tower contain?
- AThe Victoria Crosses awarded to Canadians
- BThe original Constitution
- CThe Books of Remembrance
- DThe Crown Jewels of Canada
The Memorial Chamber within the Peace Tower contains the Books of Remembrance. (Parliament buildings, the anthem and honours)
7.What are the three parts of Parliament in Canada?
- AThe Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial
- BThe Prime Minister, the Senate and the courts
- CThe Sovereign, the Senate and the House of Commons
- DThe Governor General, the Cabinet and the Commons
Parliament has three parts: the Sovereign, the Senate and the House of Commons. (Parliament and how a bill becomes law)
8.Which level of government provides publicly funded education?
- AThe federal government
- BThe provinces and territories
- CMunicipal governments
- DSchool boards independently
Publicly funded education is provided by the provinces and territories. (Modern Canada, the Cold War and Quebec)
9.What is the capital of Nunavut?
- AWhitehorse
- BFrobisher
- CIqaluit
- DYellowknife
Iqaluit is the capital of Nunavut. (The Northern Territories)
10.Which ridge did the Canadian Corps capture in April 1917?
- AHill 70
- BJuno Beach
- CPasschendaele Ridge
- DVimy Ridge
The Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge in April 1917, with 10,000 killed or wounded. (The First World War)
11.Which trophy does the National Hockey League play for?
- AThe Clarkson Cup
- BThe Queen’s Cup
- CThe Grey Cup
- DThe Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup was donated by Lord Stanley, the Governor General, in 1892. (Official languages and popular sports)
12.What does Confederation mean?
- AThe division of Quebec into two provinces
- BThe granting of responsible government
- CThe amendment of the Constitution in 1982
- DThe union that formed the Dominion of Canada in 1867
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia formed the new country called the Dominion of Canada. (Confederation)
13.Which provinces are referred to as the Atlantic Provinces?
- ANewfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, P.E.I. and Nova Scotia
- BNewfoundland and Labrador, P.E.I., Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
- CQuebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
- DNova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba and P.E.I.
The Atlantic Provinces are Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. (The Atlantic Provinces)
14.Which colony for freed slaves did some black Nova Scotians help found in 1792?
- AHalifax, Nova Scotia
- BPort-Royal, Acadia
- CLiberia
- DFreetown, Sierra Leone
In 1792 some black Nova Scotians moved on to establish Freetown, Sierra Leone, a new British colony for freed slaves. (The Quebec Act and the Loyalists)
15.How does Canadian law treat so-called honour killings and forced marriage?
- AThose guilty are severely punished under criminal law
- BThey are dealt with by provincial legislatures
- CThey are tolerated as cultural practices
- DThey are civil matters between families
Barbaric cultural practices fall outside Canada's generosity: spousal abuse, honour killings, female genital mutilation and forced marriage among them. (The equality of women and men, and defending Canada)
16.Which neutral agency of Parliament runs federal elections?
- AThe Supreme Court of Canada
- BThe Privy Council Office
- CThe Department of Justice
- DElections Canada
Elections Canada is a neutral agency of Parliament. (Who can vote, and the secret ballot)
17.Which beach did Canadian troops capture on D-Day?
- AOmaha Beach
- BJuno Beach
- CGold Beach
- DSword Beach
On D-Day, June 6, 1944, 15,000 Canadian troops stormed and captured Juno Beach in Normandy. (Between the wars and the Second World War)
18.In which year was the Bank of Canada created?
- A1929
- B1939
- C1934
- D1945
The Bank of Canada, a central bank to manage the money supply, was created in 1934. (Between the wars and the Second World War)
19.Who appoints a Lieutenant Governor?
- AThe Governor General, on the advice of the Prime Minister
- BThe Premier of the province, on taking office
- CThe Sovereign directly, without any advice
- DThe legislature of the province concerned
The Lieutenant Governor is appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister, normally for five years. (The Governor General and the Lieutenant Governors)
20.What is the largest religious affiliation in Canada?
- ACatholic
- BJewish
- CMuslim
- DAnglican
The great majority of Canadians identify as Christians, and the largest religious affiliation is Catholic. (Quebec, diversity and religion)