Question 1

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

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Question 2

Farida has come from Afghanistan to live in Canada permanently.Prior to moving to Canada and in her first few years here, Farida's health was ideal.As the years passed, she experienced difficulties settling in and integrating into her new culture and Farida's health began to decline.She now requires several medications daily.What has Farida experienced?
A)post-traumatic stress disorder
B)healthy immigrant effect
C)culture shock
D)repatriation

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The "healthy immigrant effect" refers to the phenomenon where immigrants initially arrive in a new country with better health than the native population, but their health tends to decline over time due to various factors such as stress, lifestyle changes, and difficulties in integration.

Question 3

According to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees in 2016, how many registered Syrian refugees are there?
A)more than 3,800,000
B)more than 4,000,000
C)more than 4,400,000
D)more than 4,800,000

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Question 4

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.

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Antonio's successful establishment of a strong social network within a year of immigrating indicates that he has been successful with the social dimensions of his short-term settlement in Canada. The Canadian Council for Refugees' Best Settlement Practices for Refugees and Immigrants in Canada emphasizes the importance of social connections as a key factor in successful settlement and integration. While Antonio's social network is a positive sign, it does not necessarily indicate success with the political dimensions of settlement or long-term integration, as these are separate aspects of the settlement process.

Question 5

What are some of the major challenges faced by newcomers to Canada?

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Question 6

Based on the reading "The Thinnest Line," what does Professor Nguyen mean by saying that refugee gratitude can be dangerous?
A)Although it can be interpreted as the immigrant success story, if often does not allow for the inclusion of other emotions like anger and resentment.
B)There is an assumption that refugees do not feel grateful for the assistance they have received.
C)It justifies that war is not necessary because people can easily move from one country to the next.
D)Refugees only experience trauma.

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Professor Nguyen argues that the idea of refugee gratitude can be dangerous because it can be mistaken for the immigrant success story and it limits refugees from expressing other emotions like anger and resentment. This can lead to the erasure of the reality of the trauma and struggles that refugees face.

Question 7

In Chapter 8's "Picture This," there is a picture of three-year old Alan Kurdi, who drowned at sea with his brother and mother.What issue did this image bring to the forefront?
A)intolerance in the world for Syrian refugees
B)the refugee crisis in Syria and the need to help
C)Canada's pledge to accept fewer refugees
D)Canada's pledge to reunify families

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The picture of Alan Kurdi brought attention to the refugee crisis in Syria and the urgent need for aid and assistance for those seeking refuge. It sparked debate and discussion about the responsibility of countries, particularly western nations, to offer support and aid to refugees fleeing conflict and persecution. It also highlighted the dangers that refugees face in attempting to reach safety, particularly when there are limited legal and safe channels to do so.

Question 8

Pilar is a new immigrant.She left her home in Ecuador and moved to Canada with her husband and two children.What challenges will Pilar and her family face immediately in Canada?
A)learning the language, enrolling her children in school, finding housing
B)finding employment, feeling as equal participants in the community, making friends
C)being an ambassador for other immigrants, make friends, find a doctor
D)find housing, find employment in a Spanish-speaking environment, navigate the government system

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As a new immigrant, Pilar and her family are likely to face challenges such as learning the language, enrolling her children in school, and finding housing. These are immediate needs that must be addressed to ensure a smooth transition into their new community. While finding employment, feeling as equal participants in the community, making friends, being an ambassador for other immigrants, finding a doctor, and navigating the government system are also important concerns, they may not be as pressing in the immediate future.

Question 9

In Chapter 8's "In Their Shoes" feature, the student describes her experience coming to Canada as a child and the struggles she faced.Given the experiences she described, 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

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The student likely experienced acculturative stress, which is the psychological and cultural stress experienced by an individual when trying to adapt to a new culture or society. The student described feeling out of place, struggling with language barriers, experiencing bullying, and feeling like an outsider, all of which are common experiences of acculturative stress. Post-traumatic stress disorder (B) is a mental disorder triggered by traumatic events, and while the student did experience trauma in terms of leaving her home country, the description of her experiences after arriving in Canada do not align with the symptoms of PTSD. The healthy immigrant effect (C) refers to the phenomenon where immigrants tend to be healthier than the native-born population due to factors such as a self-selection bias in who chooses to immigrate. While this may apply to some immigrants, it is not relevant to the specific experiences described by the student. Involuntary migration stress (D) refers to stress experienced by individuals who are forced to leave their home country due to political or economic reasons, which is not necessarily the case for this student.

Question 10

Give an example of two myths regarding immigration.How do these myths affect some people's opinion or behaviour towards immigrants?

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Question 11

Van was a doctor in Vietnam and has immigrated to Canada.The only job she could get in Canada was in a fast food restaurant.Which major settlement issue for internationally trained immigrants is this an example of?
A)community integration
B)credential recognition
C)language training
D)family reunification

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Van's situation exemplifies the challenge of credential recognition. Despite her medical background and expertise, she is forced to take a job that is unrelated to her field due to the difficulty of having her qualifications recognized in a new country. Community integration, language training, and family reunification are not directly relevant to this scenario.

Question 12

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.Which term best describes Marie's migration?
A)voluntary
B)consensual
C)permanent
D)involuntary

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Maria was forced to flee her home, indicating that her migration was involuntary.

Quiz 8: Immigration

Lee has just moved to Canada.He is beginning the process of trying to adapt to this new culture.What is this process called?

According to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees in 2016, how many registered Syrian refugees are there?

What are some of the major challenges faced by newcomers to Canada?

Based on the reading "The Thinnest Line," what does Professor Nguyen mean by saying that refugee gratitude can be dangerous?

In Chapter 8's "Picture This," there is a picture of three-year old Alan Kurdi, who drowned at sea with his brother and mother.What issue did this image bring to the forefront?

Pilar is a new immigrant.She left her home in Ecuador and moved to Canada with her husband and two children.What challenges will Pilar and her family face immediately in Canada?

In Chapter 8's "In Their Shoes" feature, the student describes her experience coming to Canada as a child and the struggles she faced.Given the experiences she described, what did this student likely experience after her arrival in Canada?

Give an example of two myths regarding immigration.How do these myths affect some people's opinion or behaviour towards immigrants?

Van was a doctor in Vietnam and has immigrated to Canada.The only job she could get in Canada was in a fast food restaurant.Which major settlement issue for internationally trained immigrants is this an example of?