Question 1

Which of the following characterizes a "duplicitous" life?

Accepted Answer

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 C

Question 2

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.

Accepted Answer

When I initially encountered the use of different languages and dialects in literature, I was both intrigued and challenged. At first, it was a bit disorienting to read passages that included words or phrases in languages I was not familiar with. However, as I continued reading and delved deeper into the context of the literature, I began to appreciate the richness and complexity that multilingualism and diverse dialects brought to the text.

As a student of diversity, the significance of encountering different languages and dialects in literature is immense. It serves as a reminder of the vast linguistic and cultural diversity that exists in the world. It also highlights the importance of recognizing and celebrating this diversity, rather than homogenizing or marginalizing it. By engaging with literature that integrates different languages and dialects, I am able to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and nuances of language and culture, and how they intersect with issues of identity, power, and representation.

Furthermore, encountering multilingualism in literature challenges me to expand my own linguistic and cultural horizons. It encourages me to be open-minded and curious about languages and dialects that are different from my own, and to recognize the value of linguistic diversity in shaping our understanding of the world. Overall, the use of different languages and dialects in literature has been a thought-provoking and enriching experience for me as a student of diversity. It has deepened my appreciation for the complexities of language and culture, and has reinforced the importance of embracing and learning from diverse linguistic and cultural perspectives.

Question 3

The Far North is often described as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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?

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Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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?

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The answer of The second opening quote of this chapter...

Question 7

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?

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Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Stories alone will not solve universal discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How does story fight discrimination and intolerance in brutal societies?

Accepted Answer

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 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 12

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

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Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Change begins with one individual's choice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What does the forest symbolize in Western art?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Why does critical thinking make you an ideal employee?

Accepted Answer

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Exam 12: Literature: the Voice of Diversity

Which of the following characterizes a "duplicitous" life?

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.

The Far North is often described as

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?

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

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?

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

Stories alone will not solve universal discrimination.

How does story fight discrimination and intolerance in brutal societies?

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

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

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

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

Change begins with one individual's choice.

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

What does the forest symbolize in Western art?

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

Why does critical thinking make you an ideal employee?

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