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Canadian citizenship practice test 43

20 questions drawn from Discover Canada, the official study guide, in the format of the citizenship test: multiple choice and true or false, with 15 correct answers needed to pass. The real test allows 45 minutes; aim to finish this one in 30.

16 multiple-choice and 4 true-or-false questions · free, no account needed · answers explained

The 20 questions

  1. The Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge in April 1917, securing the Canadians' reputation as the "shock troops of the British Empire." How many Canadians were killed or wounded in that battle?

    1. 10,000
    2. 60,000
    3. 170,000
    4. 3,000
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    Answer: 10,000. The Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge in April 1917, with 10,000 killed or wounded; over the whole war, 60,000 Canadians were killed and 170,000 wounded.

    Study this in Canada’s history.

  2. Who appoints the Lieutenant Governor of a province?

    1. The provincial Premier
    2. The provincial legislature
    3. The Sovereign acting alone
    4. The Governor General, on the advice of the Prime Minister
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    Answer: The Governor General, on the advice of the Prime Minister. In each of the ten provinces, the Sovereign is represented by the Lieutenant Governor, who is appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister, normally for five years.

    Study this in How Canadians govern themselves.

  3. Freedom of conscience and religion belongs to which category of rights in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

    1. Mobility rights
    2. Fundamental freedoms
    3. Equality rights
    4. Official language rights
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    Answer: Fundamental freedoms. Freedom of conscience and religion is one of the fundamental freedoms summarized in the Charter, along with freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association.

    Study this in Rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

  4. In 1996 at the Olympic Summer Games, what did Donovan Bailey achieve?

    1. He starred in the National Hockey League
    2. He won the Stanley Cup
    3. He became a world record sprinter and double Olympic gold medallist
    4. He became an Olympic champion swimmer
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    Answer: He became a world record sprinter and double Olympic gold medallist. In 1996 at the Olympic Summer Games, Donovan Bailey became a world record sprinter and double Olympic gold medallist.

    Study this in Canada’s history.

  5. In a federal election, your employer has the right to know how you voted.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: False. Canadians vote by secret ballot; no one, including an employer, has the right to insist that you tell them how you voted.

    Study this in Federal elections.

  6. Which river, at 4,200 kilometres, is the second-longest river system in North America?

    1. The Fraser River
    2. The St. Lawrence River
    3. The Mackenzie River
    4. The Columbia River
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    Answer: The Mackenzie River. The Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territories, at 4,200 kilometres, is the second-longest river system in North America.

    Study this in Canada’s regions.

  7. What is meant by the "rule of law" in Canada?

    1. Judges make all of Canada's laws
    2. Police may act without limits in an emergency
    3. Laws apply only to Canadian citizens
    4. No person or group is above the law
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    Answer: No person or group is above the law. One of Canada's founding principles is the rule of law: individuals and governments are regulated by laws, and no person or group is above the law.

    Study this in The justice system.

  8. Who founded the women's suffrage movement in Canada and was the first Canadian woman to practise medicine in Canada?

    1. Dr. Emily Stowe
    2. Agnes Macphail
    3. Therese Casgrain
    4. Mary Ann Shadd Cary
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    Answer: Dr. Emily Stowe. The founder of the women's suffrage movement in Canada was Dr. Emily Stowe, the first Canadian woman to practise medicine in Canada; Agnes Macphail became the first woman MP in 1921, and Therese Casgrain helped win the vote for women in Quebec in 1940.

    Study this in Canada’s history.

  9. In what year was "O Canada" proclaimed as the national anthem?

    1. 1967
    2. 1980
    3. 1965
    4. 1982
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    Answer: 1980. O Canada was proclaimed as the national anthem in 1980; it was first sung in Quebec City in 1880.

    Study this in Canadian symbols.

  10. The Governor General is appointed by the Sovereign on the advice of the Prime Minister, usually for five years.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: True. The Sovereign appoints the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister, usually for a term of five years.

    Study this in How Canadians govern themselves.

  11. Which celebrated artist became famous as a pioneer of modern Inuit art?

    1. Emily Carr
    2. Jean-Paul Riopelle
    3. Louis-Philippe Hébert
    4. Kenojuak Ashevak
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    Answer: Kenojuak Ashevak. Kenojuak Ashevak pioneered modern Inuit art with her etchings and prints.

    Study this in Canada’s history.

  12. Avoiding waste and pollution and protecting Canada's natural, cultural and architectural heritage fulfils which citizenship responsibility?

    1. Protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment
    2. Obeying the law
    3. Serving on a jury
    4. Voting in elections
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    Answer: Protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment. Every citizen has a role in avoiding waste and pollution and protecting Canada's natural, cultural and architectural heritage for future generations.

    Study this in Rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

  13. Young people can learn discipline, responsibility and skills by getting involved in the cadets.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: True. Discover Canada notes that young people can learn discipline, responsibility and skills by getting involved in the cadets; there is no compulsory military service in Canada.

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  14. What are the three levels of government in Canada?

    1. The executive, the legislative and the judicial
    2. Federal, provincial or territorial, and municipal
    3. The Crown, the Senate and the House of Commons
    4. National, regional and international
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    Answer: Federal, provincial or territorial, and municipal. Canada has three levels of government: federal, provincial and territorial, and municipal (local).

    Study this in How Canadians govern themselves.

  15. After a federal election, which party ordinarily forms the government?

    1. The party with the most campaign donations
    2. The party chosen by the Senate
    3. The oldest registered party
    4. The party with the most elected representatives in the House of Commons
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    Answer: The party with the most elected representatives in the House of Commons. The party with the most elected representatives usually becomes the party in power, and its leader is invited to form the government as Prime Minister.

    Study this in Federal elections.

  16. What is the highest honour available to Canadians, awarded for the most conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy?

    1. The Order of Canada
    2. The Victoria Cross
    3. The Medal of Bravery
    4. The Meritorious Service Cross
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    Answer: The Victoria Cross. The Victoria Cross is the highest honour available to Canadians, awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy.

    Study this in Canadian symbols.

  17. If you cannot afford a lawyer in Canada, you must represent yourself, because free or low-cost legal services do not exist.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: False. If you cannot pay for a lawyer, in most communities legal aid services are available free of charge or at a low cost.

    Study this in The justice system.

  18. About what share of Nunavut's population is Inuit?

    1. About 85%
    2. About 50%
    3. About 25%
    4. About 65%
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    Answer: About 85%. Nunavut's population is about 85% Inuit, and Inuktitut is an official language and the first language in schools.

    Study this in Canada’s regions.

  19. What are the three main types of industries in the Canadian economy?

    1. Agriculture, fishing and tourism
    2. Banking, insurance and real estate
    3. Natural resources, manufacturing and services
    4. Technology, energy and transportation
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    Answer: Natural resources, manufacturing and services. The three main types of industries in Canada are natural resources, manufacturing and service industries.

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  20. Which province was the last to join Canada, in 1949?

    1. Prince Edward Island
    2. British Columbia
    3. Newfoundland and Labrador
    4. Saskatchewan
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    Answer: Newfoundland and Labrador. Newfoundland (now Newfoundland and Labrador) was the last province to join Canada, in 1949.

    Study this in Canada’s history.

What your score means

15 or more correct is a pass. Below that, open the questions you missed and follow the link under each answer: the test is drawn entirely from Discover Canada, so the chapter it points to is exactly what to revise. A score that is a pass here is a good sign, not a guarantee; the real test draws different questions from the same guide.

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Questions are written from the Government of Canada study guide, Discover Canada, which is the authority on what the test covers. They are practice questions, not the official test.