Question 1

_____________ is a negative attitude toward an entire group of people.

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The answer of _____________ is a negative attitude toward an...

Question 2

According to the text,where might immigrants find a poor fit between accustomed family roles and family life in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A) intergenerational relationships,because Canadian children respect elders too much 
B) gender roles,because wives may become co-providers and thus gain power 
C) overload and exhaustion for elders,because they are employed and do housework 
D) employment,because immigrants do not have local connections

Question 3

In the past,many immigrants came to Canada from Britain and the United States.Where does the largest percentage come from now?

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A) Philippines 
B) Africa 
C) The People's Republic of China 
D) Europe

Question 4

Which province is the only one that has independent authority in selecting and integrating newcomers to the province?

Accepted Answer

A) Ontario 
B) Newfoundland 
C) Quebec 
D) Alberta

Question 5

According to the text,which of the following is an example of indirect discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A) paying immigrants lower wages 
B) refusing to rent an apartment to a minority group s social workers who think 
C) traditional-methods of minority groups is poor parenting 
D) welfare workers encouraging relatives to be foster parents because relatives know the culture

Question 6

According to the text,which of the following is NOT likely to be a reason for conflict between immigrant parents and their school-aged children?

Accepted Answer

A) Parents may lose authority when children translate for them. 
B) Parents may pressure children to excel in school and extracurricular activities. 
C) Children may learn to be independent and outspoken at school rather than respectful. 
D) Children may adopt gender roles from television that are in contrast with traditional roles.

Question 7

______________ is an acculturation strategy based on the voluntary rejection of the dominant culture or the involuntary exclusion from the dominant culture.

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The answer of ______________ is an acculturation strategy based on...

Question 8

Why is social capital significant in helping immigrants integrate into Canadian society?

Accepted Answer

A) because when people immigrate they leave behind established social networks 
B) because having a good education will help immigrants get a job 
C) because immigrants have lower motivation to work 
D) because Canadian-born workers have higher unemployment rates

Question 9

According to the text,what is social acceptability based on in much of Canada?

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A) the norms and values of the wealthy 
B) the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms 
C) white society and its norms 
D) the party currently forming the government

Question 10

What is one problem with trying to "pass"?

Accepted Answer

A) Other family members are often opposed to it. 
B) It forces the individual to lead a double life. 
C) No one will believe the person anyway. 
D) It can create an identity crisis.

Question 11

Which term refers to physical differences between groups of people?

Accepted Answer

A) culture 
B) nationality 
C) race 
D) ethnicity

Question 12

The United States encourages immigrants to become good,loyal American citizens.Which term best describes this acculturation policy?

Accepted Answer

A) multiculturalism 
B) melting pot 
C) segregation 
D) exclusion

Question 13

Matthew believes that most Muslims are rude and aggressive.What is the term for Matthew's attitude?

Accepted Answer

A) stigma 
B) discrimination 
C) prejudice 
D) passing

Question 14

According to the text,what has the greatest impact on immigrants' ability to adapt to Canadian society?

Accepted Answer

A) existence of social networks 
B) poor policies to support integration 
C) an economic recession 
D) being from a European country

Question 15

According to the text,which of the following is NOT a common way in which immigrants keep their ethnic identity?

Accepted Answer

A) following dress codes,like wearing the hijab or turban 
B) adopting children from their home country 
C) cooking meals like those eaten in the old country 
D) participating in an arranged marriage

Question 16

In the 1850s,railroad tracks were laid straight through the community of Africville and land was expropriated from residents.City service facilities not wanted elsewhere were dumped on Africville.According to the text,these things happened because of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) racism 
B) a lack of environmental policies 
C) Africville was a poorly planned neighbourhood 
D) the area was located close to the harbour

Question 17

In contrast to French-Canadian society,what was the experience of many early English-Canadian immigrants?

Accepted Answer

A) They were encouraged by church authorities to cooperate with community members. 
B) They stuck together in order to protect their minority from a strong majority. 
C) They were more likely to value and nurture their extended families. 
D) They were "sent to the colonies" to make their individual fortunes.

Question 18

______________ is an acculturation policy based on forced separation from the dominant group.

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The answer of ______________ is an acculturation policy based on...

Question 19

Last year,Manuel immigrated to Canada.In his native country of Honduras,he was trained as an electrician.Manuel has a wife and two children who still live in Honduras.Manuel is considered which class of immigrant?

Accepted Answer

A) family 
B) economic 
C) refugee 
D) humanitarian

Question 20

What did the Canadian Citizenship Act of 1947 do?

Accepted Answer

A) allowed Canadians to be officially regarded as British subjects 
B) permitted married women to be citizens in their own right 
C) provided a way for women to bypass citizenship requirements 
D) allowed men to automatically assume the nationality of their wives

Exam 2: History, Culture, and Canadian Families