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The Active Reader, 2e: Defining Canadians: Canada in the World

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“Tarmageddon: Dirty Oil is Turning Canada into a Corrupt Petro State" by Andrew Nikiforuk

Question 1:

According to the author, Canada’s focus on oil revenue has ________.
a) increased its reputation as a global leader
b) encouraged more tourism
c) lead to comparisons with Saudi Arabia
d) all of the above

Question 2:

The tar sands are located in ________.
a) British Columbia
b) North Dakota
c) Northwest Territories
d) Alberta

Question 3:

Which of the following is true about bitumen?
a) It is expensive.
b) It is thick.
c) It contains more carbon than hydrogen.
d) all of the above

Question 4:

The recovery of bitumen is environmentally destructive because ________.
a) the toxic waste is stored in unlined dykes
b) dykes occupy many kilometres of forest
c) it requires large open pit mines
d) all of the above

Question 5:

The author believes that Prime Minister Stephen Harper supports the tar sand project because of ________.
a) his denial of climate change
b) his family history in the oil industry
c) his appointment of climate change sceptics to various posts within the government
d) answers B and C
e) all of the above

Question 6:

Which of the following is true about foreign temporary workers?
a) Their numbers in Canada exceed permanent immigrants.
b) The majority of these workers come from Brazil.
c) They are treated better than in Saudi Arabia.
d) They are protected through the temporary foreign worker program.

Question 7:

Which of the following is true about Alberta?
a) It receives a third of its revenue from hydrocarbons.
b) It has been ruled by the same political party for 38 years.
c) It charges a lot for bitumen.
d) answers A and B
e) all of the above

Question 8:

Which of the following is true about the Dutch Disease?
a) It is the name of a deadly epidemic in the Netherlands.
b) It is a term coined in the 70s to express a lack of government regulation.
c) It refers to a contaminated potato crop.
d) none of the above

Question 9:

According to the article, Canada is the number one oil supplier to the United States.
a) True
b) False

Question 10:

Canada ranks last amongst Kyoto Protocol signatories in terms of climate action.
a) True
b) False

“The Ugly Canadian” by Amir Attaran

Question 11:

The kidnapping and release of Robert Fowler and Louis Guay suggests that ________.
a) Canada is not transparent in international dealings
b) being a Canadian does not necessarily protect one from harm when travelling abroad
c) guidelines for hostage negotiations are effective
d) answers A and B

Question 12:

Which of the following initiatives was Lester Pearson not instrumental in?
a) universal health care
b) bilingualism
c) student loans
d) the pacifist movement

Question 13:

"Exceptionalism” as used in the article refers to ________.
a) the belief that a nation is superior
b) the belief that we should have a common world power
c) the idea that a nation does not have to abide by global laws
d) none of the above

Question 14:

Canadian exceptionalism is described as ________.
a) arbitrary
b) similar to the United States exceptionalism
c) progressive
d) all of the above

Question 15:

In the area of corporations law, Canada’s exceptionalism is illustrated by ________.
a) Canada's participation in the Anti-Bribery Convention
b) a loophole in the law which suggests that Canada does not have jurisdiction to deal with bribery outside of Canadian borders
c) Canada's prosecution of 67 violations of the Anti-Bribery Convention
d) Anne McLellan’s statement at the initial press conference

Question 16:

It the area of Health Law, Canadian exceptionalism is illustrated by ________.
a) a refusal to provide health information to the World Health Organization during the SARS outbreak
b) Canada's national policy on dealing with epidemics
c) the creation of a Public Health Agency
d) all of the above

Question 17:

According to the author, Canada should improve its current foreign policies by __________.
a) electing serious and committed government ministers
b) restructuring certain government departments
c) choosing diplomats with a more heterogeneous approach to global affairs
d) all of the above

Question 18:

The author suggests that Canada’s quality of participation in international relations is in line with Lester Pearson’s original vision.
a) True
b) False

Question 19:

In the area of Global Trade Laws, Canada’s exceptionalism is illustrated by its preferential treatments in the area of free trade.
a) True
b) False

Question 20:

In the area of Human Rights Law, Canadian exceptionalism is illustrated by a refusal to sign the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance in 2007.
a) True
b) False

“Into Afghanistan: The Transformation of Canada’s International Security Policy Since 9/11” by Paul H. Chapin

Question 21:

Why has Canada’s history been much less volatile than many other countries?
a) It has been protected by its geography.
b) It has a peaceful relationship with its closest neighbour.
c) Canada has participated in wars of choice and not wars of necessity.
d) all of the above

Question 22:

In the 20th century, which of the following have been involved in wars based on land conflict?
a) Britain
b) Denmark
c) Greece
d) none of the above

Question 23:

Who was the prime minister of Canada when 9/11 occurred?
a) Stephen Harper
b) Pierre Trudeau
c) Paul Martin
d) Jean Chrétien

Question 24:

Which of the following statements best expresses the author’s opinion as to how 9/11 was handled by the Canadian government?
a) Citizens were more proactive than governmental leaders.
b) The Prime Minister immediately contacted the American president.
c) Canadian emergency crews were busy and could not help.
d) none of the above

Question 25:

Canada's National Security Policy addresses ________.
a) the protection of Canadians in Canada
b) the protection of Canadians abroad
c) the protection of Canadian allies from harm
d) answers A and B
e) all of the above

Question 26:

According to the author, which prime minister was most effective in developing a strong foreign policy?
a) Jean Chrétien
b) Brian Mulroney
c) Pierre Trudeau
d) Paul Martin

Question 27:

Why, over time, did more and more Canadians express a lack of support for the war in Afghanistan?
a) The military costs were huge.
b) They were convinced by Stephen Harper’s opposition to the war.
c) The media focused on deaths of Canadian troops.
d) all of the above

Question 28:

What did the Manley panel recommend concerning the war in Afghanistan?
a) immediate withdrawal of Canadian troops
b) increase of Canadian aid services in the region
c) more dialogue with the US
d) all of the above

Question 29:

Why was 9/11 a turning point in Canadian history?
a) Canada started to take security risks more seriously.
b) It improved relations with the United States.
c) It improved international relations.
d) answers A and B
e) all of the above

“Canadian Cannabis: Marijuana as an Irritant/Problem in Canada-US Relations” by Paul Gecelovsky

Question 30:

Why is America concerned about Canada’s marijuana laws?
a) Canadian marijuana is exported into America.
b) Canadian marijuana is potent.
c) Canadian laws are more restrictive than American laws.
d) answers A and B
e) all of the above

Question 31:

In regards to marijuana growth, which Canadian province presents the biggest concern to America?
a) Quebec
b) Ontario
c) New Brunswick
d) British Columbia

Question 32:

Which of the following is true about the BC bud?
a) It has a smaller concentration of psychoactive compound than other marijuana.
b) It is a globally recognized product.
c) It is very expensive.
d) answers B and C
e) all of the above

Question 33:

When the Chrétien and Martin governments introduced a proposal to decriminalize marijuana, how did the US respond?
a) They changed their laws to follow suit.
b) They viewed this as a threat to their country.
c) They suggested re-criminalizing marijuana at the American border.
d) answers B and C
e) none of the above

Question 34:

Which of the following is true about Canadian marijuana laws?
a) They have proven to be effective deterrents.
b) They ve made marijuana cultivation a high risk activity.
c) Individuals who break the laws are prosecuted quickly.
d) answers A and C
e) none of the above

Question 35:

According to the author, what event(s) might accelerate the seriousness of marijuana exports into the US?
a) a linkage between marijuana and homeland security
b) suicides resulting from marijuana use
c) an increase in Canada’s drug profits
d) answers A and B
e) all of the above

Question 36:

In the article, the terms “marijuana irritant” and “marijuana problem” are synonymous.
a) True
b) False

Question 37:

Americans view Canada’s laws on marijuana growth and sale to be too harsh.
a) True
b) False

“Listen to the North” by John Ralston Saul

Question 38:

How was the author’s life transformed after his first visit to the Arctic in 1976?
a) He learned wilderness survive tactics.
b) He almost died in a snowmobile accident.
c) It confirmed his vast knowledge of the Arctic.
d) none of the above

Question 39:

What does the author believe contributes to climate change?
a) seeing the world from a northern perspective
b) seeing the world from a southern perspective
c) seeing the world from a western perspective
d) answers B and C

Question 40:

Why is the representation of the North in the news problematic?
a) The dialogue is between southerners.
b) Southerners speak for northerners.
c) The North is not seen from a northern perspective.
d) all of the above

Question 41:

Which of the following is indicative of the North?
a) housing shortages
b) the lack of strong northern policy
c) a colonial attitude
d) answers A and B
e) all of the above

Question 42:

Why is the North an important part of Canada?
a) It is geographically the biggest part of Canada.
b) Half of Canada’s gross domestic product hails from the north.
c) The rate of gross domestic product from the North is increasing.
d) answers A and C
e) all of the above

Question 43:

What does Canada’s history reveal about North-South relations?
a) The South has helped the north achieve international acknowledgement.
b) The South has a disinterest in things northern.
c) The South has had waves of periodic interest in the North.
d) answers B and C
e) none of the above

Question 44:

The North is rebelling from the colonialism of the South by __________.
a) building cultural schools
b) promoting non-western philosophy in the school system
c) creating a centre for northern experts
d) answers A and B
e) all of the above

Question 45:

The creation of universities in the North is important because ________.
a) modern architecture is needed in the north
b) the current universities are getting old
c) it would encourage northerners to enter further education
d) answers B and C
e) all of the above

Question 46:

In the North, RCMP are referred to as rangers.
a) True
b) False