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The storyteller alludes to the development of the atomic bomb in which location?

Las Vegas, Nevada
Los Angeles, California
Los Alamos, New Mexico (correct)
Los Angeles, New Mexico

What is the purpose of the White Men's bomb development, according to the text?

To promote world peace
To protect small nations
To ensure national security (correct)
To demonstrate technological advancement

What does the author suggest about the misuse of language in Canadian history?

It is a recurring theme (correct)
It is only anecdotal
It is a recent phenomenon
It is limited to specific regions

What is the purpose of the story 'Coyote and the Enemy Aliens' by Thomas King?

To critique power structures in society (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Thomas King try to convey through the character of Coyote in 'Coyote and the Enemy Aliens'?

The assimilation of the indigenous populous and the internment of the Japanese (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main themes explored in 'Coyote and the Enemy Aliens' by Thomas King?

The misuse of language throughout Canada's history (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the title 'Enemy Aliens' refer to?

People who were interned based on their background during the First and Second World War (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main way politicians justify internment camps?

By manipulating language so that 'legal' is synonymous with 'moral' (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Coyote describe the relationship between Canadian stories and Coyote stories?

They have the same elements (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do Aboriginals and Whitemen differ in their use of language?

Aboriginals use language as a means of bonding while Whitemen use it as a means of control (A) Signup and view all the answers

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