MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Once the Canadian Pacific Railway was completed and Chinese labourers were no longer required, the Canadian government tried to discourage Chinese immigrants. What did the government impose to accomplish this?
a.
removal orders
b.
deportation orders
c.
head tax
d.
internment
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 204 BLM: Remember
2. During the period of 1919 to 1929, the criteria for being allowed to immigrate to Canada became more restrictive. Literacy tests and the identification of source countries were used to determine preferred immigrants. What is an example of an official “non-preferred” group?
a.
Australians
b.
Chinese
c.
British
d.
Irish
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 204 BLM: Remember
3. During the Great Depression and World War II, what happened to the active recruitment of new immigrants to Canada?
a.
It ended for all groups of people.
b.
It ended for all groups except those from Britain and the United States.
c.
It increased for all groups that were Canada’s allies during the war.
d.
It remained stable compared to the previous decade.
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 204 BLM: Remember
4. Why was the creation of a point system in 1967 to facilitate the immigration of skilled workers significant?
a.
Admission to Canada became based on an assessment of education and skills irrespective of a person’s race, ethnicity, or country of origin.
b.
When people who were recruited people to Canada arrived, they were able to find employment immediately.
c.
It helped Canada meet its immigration quotas of 250 000 new immigrants per year.
d.
It recruited people to Canada who were highly educated
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 205 BLM: Remember
5. What was the most significant outcome of the Singh decision made by the Supreme Court of Canada?
a.
It led to the creation of the Canadian Immigration Appeal Board.
b.
It has created huge delays in the processing of refugee claims in Canada.
c.
The definition of refugee was expanded to include a class of protected persons, thus honouring Canada’s obligations under the Convention Against Torture.
d.
A new refugee determination system had to be created to provide all asylum seekers with a full oral hearing on the merits of their claim.
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 205 BLM: Remember
6. The Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act of 2002 needed to honour international obligations under the Convention Against Torture, so it expanded the definition of a refugee. Which class was added to the definition?
a.
asylum seekers
b.
refugee claimants
c.
protected persons
d.
UN–selected refugees
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 205 BLM: Remember
7. During the period from 1992 to 2010, there was a substantial increase in the number of people in which group?
a.
asylum seekers
b.
family class sponsorships
c.
business class immigrants
d.
temporary foreign workers
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 205 BLM: Remember
8. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbour during World War II, the Canadian government set up internment camps, confiscated personal property, and forced deportation for some immigrants and Canadian citizens. Which country were these individuals from?
a.
Germany
b.
Italy
c.
Japan
d.
China
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 206 BLM: Remember
9. The Canadian government overtly discriminated against particular groups at different times throughout Canadian immigration history. Which group has never received an apology from either the Government of Canada or the prime minister?
a.
Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany aboard the St. Louis in 1939, who were refused asylum in Canada
b.
passengers on the Komagata Maru from British India, the majority of whom were forced to return there
c.
Japanese immigrants and Canadian citizens of Japanese descent who were confined to internment camps and whose personal property was confiscated after the bombing of Pearl Harbour in World War II
d.
prospective immigrants from China who were charged a head tax, and later prohibited from coming to Canada at all from 1923 to 1947 by the Chinese Exclusion Act
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 207-208 BLM: Remember
10. The majority of immigrants who come to Canada each year are members of which class?
a.
family class
b.
refugee class
c.
economic class
d.
protected persons class
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 209 BLM: Remember
11. Maria is an Italian citizen and has lived in Italy all her life. Her two sons moved to Canada ten years ago, and they are now Canadian citizens. One of her sons asks her to come and live permanently with his family in Canada. He has started the immigration paperwork and has signed a legal undertaking of assistance that he will support her financially in Canada. If Maria is accepted, how will she immigrate to Canada?
a.
as a family class sponsorship
b.
as a live-in caregiver
c.
as a protected person
d.
as a federal skilled worker
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 208 BLM: Higher Order
12. Irena has fled her home country—she is afraid of persecution because of her race. She has just arrived at the Canadian border seeking protection. Which term accurately describes Irena’s current legal status in Canada?
a.
immigrant
b.
protected person
c.
convention refugee
d.
asylum seeker
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 203 BLM: Higher Order
13. What is the main reason why refugees come to Canada?
a.
to work temporarily
b.
to seek protection from persecution
c.
to study in Canada
d.
to seek protection from prosecution
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 203 BLM: Remember
14. Petar lives in Greece and wants to immigrate to Canada. His immigration application is assessed using a point system that looks at his education, language proficiency in English and French, and other factors affecting his ability to settle successfully in Canada. If Petar’s application is approved, which category will it be in?
a.
business immigrant
b.
temporary worker
c.
immigrant investor program applicant
d.
federal skilled worker
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 216 BLM: Higher Order
15. Miguel is a citizen of Colombia and works there as a judge. When his life is threatened, he flees Colombia and moves temporarily to Ecuador. He applies at the Canadian Embassy in Ecuador as a person in need of protection. The Canadian government finds that Miguel meets the definition of a convention refugee and approves his application. What status is he granted?
a.
protected person
b.
government-assisted refugee
c.
privately sponsored refugee
d.
refugee claimant
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 209 BLM: Higher Order
16. An agency is mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Which agency is it?
a.
United Nations High Commission for Refugees
b.
Immigration and Refugee Board
c.
International Committee for Refugee Protection
d.
Canadian Council for Refugees
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 210 BLM: Remember
17. As of 2012, which country hosts the greatest number of refugees worldwide?
a.
United States of America
b.
Ethiopia
c.
Pakistan
d.
Canada
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 210 BLM: Remember
18. When her community was attacked by armed militants, Juanita fled her home and went into hiding in another province in her own country. What do international refugee organizations call Juanita?
a.
convention refugee
b.
internally displaced person
c.
economic migrant
d.
voluntary repatriant
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 210 BLM: Higher Order
19. Chapter 11’s In Their Shoes feature is about a student’s first experiences in the workplace when she arrived in Canada. Given the experiences she describes, what did this student likely experience after her arrival in Canada?
a.
acculturative stress
b.
post-traumatic stress disorder
c.
healthy immigrant effect
d.
involuntary migration stress
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 214 BLM: Higher Order
20. Lee has just moved to Canada. He is beginning the process of trying to adapt to this new culture. What is this process called?
a.
assimilation
b.
integration
c.
emigration
d.
acclimatization
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 212 BLM: Higher Order
21. Farida has come from Afghanistan to live in Canada permanently. In her first few months here, Farida finds the language and cultural differences make living in Canada very confusing and stressful—everything feels so foreign to her. What is Farida experiencing?
a.
post-traumatic stress disorder
b.
healthy immigrant effect
c.
culture shock
d.
repatriation
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 203 BLM: Higher Order
22. Based on the excerpt of Mariatu Kamara’s book The Bite of the Mango, what did she probably experience following the events recounted in the excerpt?
a.
post-traumatic stress disorder
b.
healthy immigrant effect
c.
culture shock
d.
repatriation
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 218 BLM: Higher Order
23. The Chapter 11 Picture This is a photo of a person working at Burger Castle who is wearing a name tag “Mei Yin, MBA. Cashier.” The tagline on the photo reads “If Canada is a land of opportunity, why is an MBA serving fast food?” This picture illustrates one of the major settlement issues for internationally trained immigrants. What is this issue?
a.
community integration
b.
credential recognition
c.
language training
d.
family reunification
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 216 BLM: Higher Order
24. Prime Minister King stated in 1947 in the House of Commons that “the people of Canada do not wish as a result of mass immigration to make a fundamental alteration in the character of our population.” He was referring to the need for immigrants to Canada to do what?
a.
acculturate
b.
integrate
c.
acclimate
d.
assimilate
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 205 BLM: Remember
25. Antonio immigrated to Canada a year ago. Since then he has successfully established a strong social network of friends, neighbours, work colleagues, and parents from his children’s school. Using the Canadian Council for Refugees’ Best Settlement Practices for Refugees and Immigrants in Canada as a guideline, what does this indicate about Antonio?
a.
He has been successful with the social dimensions of long-term integration.
b.
He has been successful with the political dimensions of his short-term settlement
c.
He has been successful with the social dimensions of his short-term settlement in Canada.
d.
He has been successful with the political dimensions of long-term integration.
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 212 BLM: Higher Order
26. The Honourable Baljit Singh Gosal is the minister of State for Sport in Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Cabinet. He immigrated to Canada in 1981. Using the Canadian Council for Refugees’ Best Settlement Practices for Refugees and Immigrants in Canada as a guideline, what does this indicate about Mr. Gosal?
a.
He has been successful with the social dimensions of long-term integration
b.
He has been successful with the political dimensions of his short-term settlement.
c.
He has been successful with the social dimensions of his short-term settlement in Canada.
d.
He has been successful with the political dimensions of long-term integration.
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 214 BLM: Higher Order
27. Leticia arrived in Canada as an immigrant ten years ago. At that time, she was 30 years old and healthy. Leticia’s process of settlement and integration has been very stressful—she has had difficulty learning the language, has been chronically underemployed, and has made few friends in Canada. She now has type 2 diabetes and heart disease. What is Leticia’s experience an example of?
a.
healthy immigrant effect
b.
assimilation
c.
acclimatization
d.
post-traumatic stress disorder
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 214 BLM: Higher Order
28. Almost half of the world’s refugees in 2012 were in which group?
a.
children under 18 years old
b.
men aged 18 to 30
c.
women aged 25 to 45
d.
seniors over 65 years old
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 210 BLM: Remember
29. In 2012, developing countries were hosting what percentage of refugees worldwide?
a.
25%
b.
50%
c.
50%
d.
80%
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 210 BLM: Remember
30. Maria was forced to flee her home and leave her family, friends, job, and material possessions behind. She sought protection in Canada and had to wait a long time for a decision to be made on her case. She also had to deal with the stress of loss and the violence of her pre-migration experience. Asylum seekers like Marie can have a more difficult time in settling in Canada than most immigrants because their migration is which of the following?
a.
voluntary
b.
consensual
c.
permanent
d.
involuntary
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 213 BLM: Higher Order
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