The Comprehending Reader
Questions
1. The election over the issue of conscription was held on:
a.
August 15, 1917.
b.
April 17, 1917.
c.
May 18, 1917.
d.
December 17, 1917.
2. The political leader in Quebec who was against conscription was:
a.
Robert Borden.
b.
Henri Bourassa.
c.
Wilfrid Laurier.
d.
Margaret Gordon.
3.
The word in paragraph 8 that means surging enthusiasm is
_____________________________.
4.
The word in paragraph 16 that means covered or coated one’s beliefs is
_____________________________.
5.
In paragraph 1, the word “it“ refers to
__________________________________________________.
6.
In paragraph 15, the word “them” refers to
__________________________________________________.
7.
In paragraph 7, how many reasons are given for why French Canadians were unhappy:
a.
1
b.
2
c.
3
d.
4
8.
The immediate cause of some Liberals approaching the Conservatives to join the government was
a.
their dislike of Laurier.
b.
their support of conscription.
c.
the Conservatives offered bribes.
d.
the passing of the Wartime Elections Act.
9.
After Borden landed back in Canada what happened next?
a.
He introduced the conscription bill in the Commons.
b.
He called an election.
c.
He asked the Liberals to form a union government.
d.
He travelled to Quebec.
10.
The main purpose of paragraph 10 is to inform the reader about
a.
how Laurier felt about conscription.
b.
the deal offered to the Liberals by the Conservatives.
c.
why Laurier rejected the offer to join the union government.
d.
why Borden wanted Laurier to join his government.
11. The main purpose of paragraph 2 is to inform the reader about
a.
how many men volunteered for the armed forces.
b.
how long the war had been going on.
c.
how many men Canada needed in its armed forces overseas.
d.
why conscription was needed.
12. Put the following events in chronological order starting with the earliest event:
a.
Borden defeats Laurier the second time.
b.
The Wartime Elections Act is introduced.
c.
The Union government is announced.
d.
Borden defeats Laurier the first time.
e.
The Military Voters Act is introduced.
f.
Only 5,000 men volunteered in April 1917
13. The story says Wilfrid Laurier lost his seat in the House of Commons in the election of 1917.
Yes
No
Does not say
14. The story says the election to be held in 1916 was postponed.
Yes
No
Does not say
15.
In paragraph 14 which question is not answered?
a.
Who was Dr. Gordon?
b.
What did Dr. Gordon think about the Wartime Elections Act?
c.
Why did some people disagree with the Wartime Elections Act?
d.
Which recent immigrants voted for the Liberals?
16.
In paragraph 4 which question is not answered?
a.
What commitment had Borden made?
b.
Who was in the British War Cabinet?
c.
What had Borden promised?
d.
Why would Canada be viewed as quitters?
17.
Which of the following statements are true?
a.
Dr. Gordon was opposed to the Conservatives.
b.
The Liberals won 62 seats in the 1917 election.
c.
Borden wanted 100,000 soldiers overseas.
d.
Henri Bourassa campaigned against conscription in Ontario.
e.
Before 1917, the last election was held in 1911.
f.
Laurier agreed that more recruits were needed.
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18. The overall purpose of this selection is to
a.
present the views of Henri Bourassa about conscription.
b.
explain the need for conscription in Canada.
c.
show how the Conservatives developed a strategy to win the election.
d.
give the election results.
19. The most suitable title for this selection could be:
a.
Laurier: A Man of Principle
b.
Borden: A Man of Principle
c.
The 1917 Election: Blueprint to Victory
d.
The 1917 Election: Women Win the Vote!
20. Upon reading this selection one can conclude that
a.
the Conservatives used their powers to win the election.
b.
conscription was the right decision.
c.
French Canadians should have supported conscription.
d.
Borden put little thought into deciding on conscription.
21. Upon reading the selection one cannot conclude that
a.
the 1917 election results were close.
b.
female voters were split over the issue of conscription.
c.
the war was almost over in early 1917.
d.
something had to be done to increase enlistment.
22. Which statement does the story lead you to believe?
a.
Conscription only concerned French Canadians.
b.
Women were generally against conscription.
c.
Prime Minister Borden fought hard to get conscription passed.
d.
All of the above.
23. Which statement does the story lead you to believe?
a.
Laurier was against the war effort.
b.
Bourassa was against the war effort.
c.
The Liberal Party was doing poorly before the conscription issue.
d.
The Wartime Elections Act had little effect on the election results.
24. Why did the Liberal Party lose the election of 1917?
a.
The party supported conscription.
b.
Liberal supporters disliked Laurier.
c.
The loss of support in Quebec.
d.
The formation of the Union government.
25. Why did the Conservative Party win the election of 1917?
a.
The party passed bills that gave it an advantage.
b.
The party was against conscription.
c.
It won support in Ontario and Quebec.
d.
Conscription was never used much once it was passed.