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comprehension questions: quebec

1. what does the word \quebec\ mean in algonquin?

a) beautiful river
b) where the river narrows
c) land of ice and snow
d) place of gathering

1. the battle of the plains of abraham in 1759:

a) lasted three days and ended in a stalemate
b) was won by the french, securing their hold on north america
c) lasted less than an hour and resulted in both commanding generals dying
d) was fought primarily between french and indigenous forces

1. what was significant about the quebec act of 1774?

a) it forced french canadians to adopt english common law
b) it allowed french canadians to maintain their language, religion, and civil law
c) it granted quebec independence from britain
d) it banned the catholic church in quebec

1. the quiet revolution of the 1960s:

a) was a violent uprising against english dominance
b) saw the catholic church take control of education and healthcare
c) involved rapid modernization and secularization of quebec society
d) resulted in quebecs independence from canada

1. how did the 1995 sovereignty referendum result?

a) independence won by a large margin
b) staying in canada won by less than one percentage point
c) the referendum was cancelled due to protests
d) it resulted in a tie requiring a second vote

1. bill 101 (charter of the french language) primarily:

a) made both english and french official languages in quebec
b) banned the use of english in quebec
c) made french the language of government, commerce, and education
d) required all immigrants to speak english

1. what percentage of the worlds maple syrup does quebec produce?

a) 25%
b) 50%
c) over 70%
d) 90%

1. the james bay project is significant because:

a) its one of the worlds largest hydroelectric systems
b) its canadas largest nuclear power facility
c) its a major oil extraction operation
d) its a protected wildlife preserve

1. cirque du soleil:

a) is a traditional canadian circus operating only in quebec
b) was founded in quebec and has performed for over 200 million spectators worldwide
c) is a government - funded arts program
d) started in france and moved to montreal

1. maurice

ocket\ richards 1955 suspension:
a) went unnoticed by most quebecers
b) led to his immediate retirement from hockey
c) sparked riots reflecting deeper french - english tensions
d) resulted in the cancellation of the hockey season
comprehension questions: haiti

1. the name \ayiti\ given by the taino people means:

a) beautiful island
b) land of high mountains
c) place of freedom
d) sacred ground

Explanation:

1. In Algonquin, "Quebec" means where the river narrows.
2. The Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759 lasted less than an hour and both commanding - generals died.
3. The Quebec Act of 1774 allowed French Canadians to maintain their language, religion, and civil law.
4. The Quiet Revolution of the 1960s involved rapid modernization and secularization of Quebec society.
5. In the 1995 sovereignty referendum, staying in Canada won by less than one percentage point.
6. Bill 101 (Charter of the French Language) made French the language of government, commerce, and education.
7. Quebec produces over 70% of the world's maple syrup.
8. The James Bay Project is one of the world's largest hydroelectric systems.
9. Cirque du Soleil was founded in Quebec and has performed for over 200 million spectators worldwide.
10. Maurice "Rocket" Richard's 1955 suspension sparked riots reflecting deeper French - English tensions.

For Haiti question 1: The name "Ayiti" given by the Taino people means beautiful island.

Answer:

1. B. Where the river narrows
2. C. Lasted less than an hour and resulted in both commanding generals dying
3. B. It allowed French Canadians to maintain their language, religion, and civil law
4. C. Involved rapid modernization and secularization of Quebec society
5. B. Staying in Canada won by less than one percentage point
6. C. Made French the language of government, commerce, and education
7. C. Over 70%
8. A. It's one of the world's largest hydroelectric systems
9. B. Was founded in Quebec and has performed for over 200 million spectators worldwide
10. C. Sparked riots reflecting deeper French - English tensions

Haiti 1. A. Beautiful island