The Power of Satire
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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?

<p>To critique power structures in society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

What does the title 'Enemy Aliens' refer to?

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

What is the main way politicians justify internment camps?

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

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

<p>They have the same elements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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