Chapter 9's "In Their Shoes" feature relates the story of a student, born in Canada, who is tired of answering the question "Where are you from?" He is also routinely asked where he learned to speak such good English, how long he has been in Canada, if they have McDonald's restaurants where he came from, and where he learned to skate.What does the writer conclude from these experiences?
A)Second-generation Canadian children have very similar experiences and identity.
B)Canadian multiculturalism is not working because people look at racial and ethnic diversity as something that comes from another country.
C)Children of parents who have immigrated to Canada have a great deal in common because of this experience.
D)Cultural pluralism and integration are two concepts that Canadians have embraced.

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The writer concludes that Canadian multiculturalism is not working because people often view individuals from diverse backgrounds as coming from another country, which indicates a lack of understanding and acceptance of the racial and ethnic diversity within Canada. The experiences of the student highlighted in the "In Their Shoes" feature illustrate this point. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A and C are not the best answer as they are too narrow in scope and do not encapsulate the writer's overall message. Option D is also incorrect as the article does not emphasize the concepts of cultural pluralism and integration as solutions to the issues presented.

Chapter 9's "In Their Shoes" Feature Relates the Story of a Student