Deck 12: Literature: the Voice of Diversity

Question 1

Stories alone will not solve universal discrimination.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What does "diversity" mean?

A) difficulty and hard times
B) difference
C) a dynamic-style university
D) sameness

Answer 2

B

Question 3

In literature,what do authors use symbols for?

A) to suggest meaning beyond or behind the written word
B) to relay the plot quickly and effectively
C) to trick the reader
D) to make the reader pay attention

Answer 3

A

Question 4

What does "voice," as a metaphor,describe?

A) the individual's right to express ideas,feelings and perceptions about the world
B) emotional singing by a soprano,alto or contralto
C) a person's way of speaking
D) the opposite of silence

Question 5

Which of the following is Canada's natural condition?

A) socially,geographically,and culturally diverse
B) focused on technological development
C) ccurious about the social state of other countries
D) ppolitically left-leaning

Question 6

What does "We are cultures strung together" suggest?

A) Canada is a cultural melting pot.
B) Canada's ties to other countries are fragile.
C) Canadians who choose to emigrate eventually feel detached from their homeland.
D) Canada is made up of many cultures living together,side by side.

Question 7

What does "We are our stories" mean about each individual's life?

A) It is a complete fiction.
B) It is a Hollywood movie.
C) It is complex and unique,yet universal.
D) It is guaranteed a happy ending.

Question 8

Why does critical thinking make you an ideal employee?

A) You can solve problems more quickly than other employees.
B) You can think beyond the obvious and pay careful attention to cues in language.
C) You are hard-skinned and good at taking criticism.
D) You spend a lot of time thinking about how to do your job.

Question 9

To what does "Gitchi Manitou" refer?

A) The supreme being believed in by the Cree nation
B) The very first land claim decision made by the Supreme Court of Canada
C) A greeting meaning "We are all one"
D) An area of cottage country in northern Quebec

Question 10

Which of the following is true of the phrase "unity does not exclude diversity"?

A) Diversions from the norm bring people together
B) A diverse range of political candidates is good for the country.
C) Unity requires diversity to be truly effective.
D) Unions require high membership to function effectively.

Question 11

How does story fight discrimination and intolerance in brutal societies?

A) by breaking the silence and suppression those systems require
B) By educating the public about the justice system
C) By encouraging prosecution of crimes
D) by describing fight scenes well

Question 12

The degradation of females is key to maintaining many kinds of discrimination.

Question 13

What is etymology?

A) the history of a word and its uses
B) a disease transmitted by black flies
C) the study of insects
D) an antibiotic that fights West Nile Disease

Question 14

The Far North is often described as

A) cold but interesting
B) the big of Canada
C) the world's tenth wonder
D) sliding into the Arctic ocean

Question 15

The etymology of the word "diversity" suggests it is a very old idea.

Question 16

Which of the following characterizes a "duplicitous" life?

A) living in a duplex
B) owning two cars
C) deceiving others by not living your true life
D) having to submit duplicate tax returns

Question 17

What does admitting,accepting,and allowing diversity in your life indicate?

A) you value individuals and understand the need to appreciate their stories
B) the admissions procedure of this college
C) the structure of a hospital
D) the steps involved in getting credit

Question 18

What does the forest symbolize in Western art?

A) a worldwide environmental movement
B) eco-tourism
C) human subconscious
D) safe camping grounds

Question 19

Every faith seeks a greater power in strangely identical forms.

Question 20

You learn language through the telling of stories.

Question 21

Describe three or four discoveries you have made about the people,history,and places of Canada while reading this chapter.

Question 22

Describe how literature helps us all accept,admit and allow difference in our lives.

Question 23

Austin Clarke,Francis Itani and Joseph Boyden are Canadian novelists.

Question 24

Describe how admitting,allowing and accepting difference helps us manage change.

Question 25

Throughout this chapter you have read excerpts from literature that integrate different languages and dialects.Describe how you initially responded to this and the significance of it to you as a student of diversity.

Question 26

Change begins with one individual's choice.

Question 27

Explain how the stories of our ancestors inform us with the strength to grow and face challenges.

Question 28

The most basic human freedom is to love the person you wish to love.

Question 29

Review the "universal rules" offered by Francis Itani's character Mano.Now,select two other characters you have met in this chapter.Would Itani's rules help them?

Question 30

One of the opening quotes of this chapter is from the ancient philosopher and storyteller Ovid.Review this quote now.Explain how you believe telling stories,listening to stories and reading literature develops voice-the right to express your true life.Include in your answer a consideration of how voice contributes to confidence,self-esteem and acceptance in an individual and a community.

Question 31

A welcoming community builds a fence around its diverse newcomers.

Question 32

Explain why a society characterized by intolerance and discrimination needs to silence voices and suppress stories.How does the expression of stories destroy such repression?

Question 33

The second opening quote of this chapter presents a major Canadian metaphor: Canada is united by the physical presence of the Canadian Shield rock formation.Review this quote now.Having read many excerpts from Canadian literature in this chapter,what else do you believe unites Canada as a diverse society?

Question 34

Cultural taboos are universal across all cultures.

Question 35

Explain how a "paradise of diversity" would reveal Canada as a worldly,confident and mature nation.