Canadian Citizenship Test practice test 4
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1.Freedom of expression in the Charter expressly includes which freedoms?
- AFreedom of assembly and of association
- BFreedom of religion and of conscience
- CFreedom of movement and of trade
- DFreedom of speech and of the press
Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of speech and of the press, is a fundamental freedom. (The Charter of Rights and Freedoms)
2.Which two provinces make up Central Canada?
- AQuebec and New Brunswick
- BOntario and Alberta
- CQuebec and Ontario
- DOntario and Manitoba
Central Canada is made up of Quebec and Ontario. (Central Canada)
3.Which three services make up the regular Canadian Forces?
- AThe navy, army and air force
- BThe army, RCMP and Coast Guard
- CThe air force, Rangers and reserves
- DThe navy, militia and cadets
Serving in the regular Canadian Forces, made up of the navy, army and air force, is a way to contribute to Canada. (The equality of women and men, and defending Canada)
4.What is the capital of the Northwest Territories?
- AInuvik
- BWhitehorse
- CIqaluit
- DYellowknife
Yellowknife is the capital of the Northwest Territories. (The Northern Territories)
5.What do mobility rights allow Canadians to do?
- ALive and work anywhere in Canada and enter and leave the country freely
- BVote in any province regardless of where they live
- CClaim social assistance in any province they enter
- DWork in the United States without needing a visa
Mobility rights mean Canadians can live and work anywhere they choose in Canada, enter and leave the country freely, and apply for a passport. (Other rights in the Charter)
6.When must federal elections be held?
- AWhenever the Senate decides
- BOn the second Tuesday in May every four years
- COn the third Monday in October every four years
- DOn the first Monday in July every five years
Federal elections must be held on the third Monday in October every four years following the most recent general election. (Federal elections)
7.In which years were more than two-thirds of the Acadians deported?
- A1604 to 1610
- B1812 to 1814
- C1837 to 1838
- D1755 to 1763
Between 1755 and 1763 more than two-thirds of the Acadians were deported from their homeland. (English, French and the Acadians)
8.Who selects the Cabinet ministers?
- AThe House of Commons by a vote
- BThe Governor General
- CThe Prime Minister
- DThe Sovereign
The Prime Minister selects the Cabinet ministers and is responsible for the operations and policy of the government. (The Cabinet and confidence)
9.At what time do Canadians observe a moment of silence on Remembrance Day?
- AAt noon on Canada Day, the first of July
- BThe 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month
- CAt sunrise on 9 April, the anniversary of Vimy
- DAt sunset on 6 June, the anniversary of D-Day
Canadians wear the red poppy and observe a moment of silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. (Remembrance Day)
10.Who founded the first European settlement north of Florida?
- ACount Frontenac and Bishop Laval
- BPierre de Monts and Samuel de Champlain
- CJean Talon and Sir Guy Carleton
- DJohn Cabot and Jacques Cartier
In 1604 the first European settlement north of Florida was established by French explorers Pierre de Monts and Samuel de Champlain. (Royal New France)
11.Which is the most easterly point in North America?
- ANova Scotia
- BPrince Edward Island
- CNewfoundland and Labrador
- DNew Brunswick
North America's most easterly point is Newfoundland and Labrador, which keeps a time zone of its own. (The Atlantic Provinces)
12.How many distinct regions does Canada include?
- AThree
- BFive
- CFour
- DSix
Canada includes five distinct regions: the Atlantic Provinces, Central Canada, the Prairie Provinces, the West Coast and the Northern Territories. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)
13.Which date is celebrated as Vimy Day?
- A11 November
- B9 April
- C8 August
- D6 June
April 9 is celebrated as Vimy Day. (The First World War)
14.Who was the Métis’ greatest military leader?
- ALouis Riel
- BGabriel Dumont
- CJoseph Brant
- DSir Sam Steele
Gabriel Dumont was the Métis' greatest military leader. (Louis Riel, the Métis and the Mounties)
15.Which of these is a reason to ask the police for help?
- ASomeone you know has gone missing
- BYou disagree with a by-law
- CYou need a passport
- DYou want to register to vote
You can ask the police for help if there has been an accident, if something has been stolen, if you are a victim of assault, if you see a crime taking place or if someone you know has gone missing. (The police)
16.What does the poll official do with the ballot number?
- ARecords it against your name
- BTears it off and gives the ballot back to you
- CKeeps it with your identity documents
- DWrites it on the voters’ list
The ballot number is torn off by the poll official, who hands the ballot back for you to put in the box. (Voting procedures)
17.On which coin does the beaver appear?
- AThe ten-cent coin
- BThe twenty-five-cent coin
- CThe five-cent coin
- DThe one-cent coin
The beaver can be seen on the five-cent coin. (Other Canadian symbols)
18.Where does the flag’s red-white-red pattern come from?
- AThe Canadian Red Ensign, flown for a century
- BThe flag of the Royal Military College, Kingston
- CThe flag Quebec adopted in 1948
- DThe Union Jack, Canada’s official Royal Flag
The red-white-red pattern of the Canadian flag comes from the flag of the Royal Military College, Kingston, founded in 1876. (The Canadian flag and the maple leaf)
19.On what date is Boxing Day?
- A26 January
- B25 December
- C1 January
- D26 December
Christmas Day is December 25 and Boxing Day is December 26. (National holidays and important dates)
20.What was Canada’s original constitutional document of 1867 called?
- AThe British North America Act
- BThe Quebec Act
- CThe Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- DThe Constitutional Act
Peace, Order and Good Government is a key phrase in Canada's original constitutional document of 1867, the British North America Act. (Canada’s three founding peoples)