Week 3 Quiz (March 3 - 7) Flashcards
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Who is Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer?
a) Dr. Malcolm Lock
b) Dr. Theresa Tam
c) Dr. Jia Hu
d) Dr. Éric Goyer
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Answer: b) Dr. Theresa Tam
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Where did the 2024 measles outbreak in Canada begin?
a) Quebec
b) Ontario
c) New Brunswick
d) Manitoba
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Answer: c) New Brunswick
3
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Which public health expert is the Director of Infectious Diseases at the Montreal Children’s Hospital?
a) Dr. Sarah Wilson
b) Dr. Earl Rubin
c) Dr. Jia Hu
d) Dr. Éric Goyer
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Answer: b) Dr. Earl Rubin
4
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How many measles cases were reported in Canada as of February 26, 2025?
a) Over 50
b) Over 75
c) Over 90
d) Over 120
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Answer: c) Over 90
5
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Dr. Malcolm Lock traced the first known case in southwestern Ontario to what event?
a) A concert in Toronto
b) A wedding in New Brunswick
c) A conference in Montreal
d) A sporting event in Vancouver
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Answer: b) A wedding in New Brunswick
6
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Which province has had its largest measles outbreak in over 25 years?
a) Quebec
b) Ontario
c) Manitoba
d) British Columbia
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Answer: b) Ontario
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According to Dr. Éric Goyer, how did the measles outbreak in Quebec begin?
a) A traveler returning from Texas
b) A conference in Montreal
c) A school outbreak in Quebec City
d) A family gathering in Gatineau
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Answer: b) A conference in Montreal
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Which region in Quebec was hit hardest by measles cases in 2025?
a) Quebec City
b) Laurentians
c) Montreal
d) Gatineau
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Answer: b) Laurentians
9
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Which province has reported two travel-related measles cases in 2025?
a) Ontario
b) Quebec
c) British Columbia
d) Manitoba
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Answer: c) British Columbia
10
Q
Which country did the Public Health Agency of Canada report had eliminated measles in 1998?
a) United States
b) Canada
c) Germany
d) United Kingdom
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Answer: b) Canada
11
Q
According to a 2024 study, when did measles vaccination rates decline compared to 2019?
2020
2021
2022
2023
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2023
12
Q
How many measles cases per year, on average, have been reported in Canada since 1998?
91
50
75
110
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91
13
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a current area experiencing measles outbreaks?
Texas
Europe
Asia
South America
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Answer: c) South America
14
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What are two severe complications of measles mentioned in the article?
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Answer: Encephalitis and pneumonia
15
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Which province confirmed five measles cases linked to Ontario’s outbreak?
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Answer: Manitoba
16
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What policy have Quebec health officials implemented to control the outbreak?
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Answer: Unvaccinated students are required to stay out of school until the outbreak is controlled.
17
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Which Canadian region first experienced a measles outbreak in 2024?
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Answer: New Brunswick
18
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What is the primary reason experts attribute to the recent measles outbreaks?
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Answer: Low vaccine uptake
19
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What is Dr. Theresa Tam’s main concern regarding measles in Canada?
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Answer: The rising number of cases due to low vaccination rates
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What major event caused an outbreak in Quebec?
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Answer: A conference in Montreal
21
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What advice do public health officials give Canadians to prevent measles?
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Answer: Stay up to date on vaccinations before traveling.
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Which public health expert is an Interim Medical Lead for Immunization Programs at the B.C. Centre for Disease Control?
Dr. Theresa Tam
Dr. Sarah Wilson
Dr. Jia Hu
Dr. Éric Goyer
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Answer: c) Dr. Jia Hu
23
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Which province has public health officials mentioned in the article but not by name?
a) Manitoba
b) Quebec
c) British Columbia
d) Alberta
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Manitoba
24
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When did the Brantford, Ontario measles outbreak begin?
a) October 2024
b) Before Christmas 2024
c) January 2025
d) February 2025
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Answer: b) Before Christmas 2024
25
How many measles cases were reported in the Laurentians region out of Quebec’s total 28 cases?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 21
d) 25
Answer: c) 21
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26. Why is measles considered highly dangerous?
a) It causes permanent rashes.
b) It has no treatment options.
c) It spreads easily and can lead to severe complications.
d) It mainly affects the elderly.
Answer: c) It spreads easily and can lead to severe complications.
27
According to Dr. Sarah Wilson, how many measles cases is Ontario expected to add in the coming days?
a) 20-30
b) 30-40
c) 40-50
d) 50-60
Answer: d) 50-60
28
What was the main reason the first measles case spread to Ontario from New Brunswick?
a) A traveler unknowingly brought it back after attending a wedding.
b) A large music festival took place in New Brunswick.
c) An international visitor attended an event in Ontario.
d) A healthcare worker returned from a trip abroad.
Answer: a) A traveler unknowingly brought it back after attending a wedding.
29
What is the main focus of the article?
a) The long-term effects of measles on the immune system
b) The global history of measles outbreaks
c) The recent measles outbreaks in Canada and the importance of vaccination
d) The role of new medical treatments in curing measles
Answer: c) The recent measles outbreaks in Canada and the importance of vaccination
29
What year was measles declared eliminated in Canada?
Answer:1998
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What are the two main sources of measles cases in Canada since elimination?
Answer: International travel and unvaccinated individuals
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How do experts suggest preventing further measles spread in Canada?
Answer: By ensuring high vaccination rates
32
Which organization reported that Canada has averaged 91 measles cases per year since 1998?
Answer: The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
33
Which specific public health region in southwestern Ontario was mentioned in the article?
Answer: Grand Erie Public Health region
34
What recent international measles outbreaks were mentioned in the article?
Answer: Texas, Europe, Asia, and Africa
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Why are infants at higher risk of measles in Canada?
Answer: They are too young to receive the vaccine.
36
What did the 2024 study in the Canadian Journal of Public Health reveal?
Answer: Measles vaccination rates declined in 2023 compared to 2019.
37
Who are the two countries involved in the trade war discussed in the article?
Canada and the United States
38
What is a tariff?
A tax that one country places on another country’s imported goods.
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How do tariffs affect the price of imported goods?
They make imported goods more expensive for businesses and consumers.
40
Why did the United States impose tariffs on Canadian products?
To encourage Americans to buy domestic products and to put political pressure on Canada.
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How did Canada respond to the U.S. tariffs?
By imposing retaliatory tariffs on American goods.
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What happens to businesses when tariffs make their products too expensive for foreign buyers?
They lose customers, leading to lower revenue and potential financial struggles.
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Who legally pays for tariffs when goods cross the border?
Importers (businesses bringing goods into the country), but this could also cause tariff costs to trickle down to consumers.
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How can tariffs lead to a slowdown in the economy?
Higher costs reduce consumer spending, businesses lose sales, and overall economic activity decreases. If enough businesses suffer losses, the economy could risk falling into a recession.
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What is the main goal of the U.S. tariffs on Canadian products?
To increase Canadian exports
To encourage Americans to buy domestic products
To reduce production costs in Canada
To support Canadian businesses
To encourage Americans to buy domestic products
46
How do retailers often handle the extra costs from tariffs?
They absorb the cost themselves
They receive government subsidies
They pass the cost to consumers by raising prices
They stop selling imported goods
They pass the cost to consumers by raising prices
47
What is an example of a Canadian product that could be affected by U.S. tariffs?
Japanese electronics
Okanagan wine
Mexican avocados
French cheese
Okanagan wine
48
What is the term for Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs by imposing taxes on American goods?
Trade relief
Retaliatory tariffs
Import bans
Economic stimulus
Retaliatory tariffs
49
Why might a Canadian business lose customers because of tariffs?
American buyers may choose local products to avoid extra costs
Canadian businesses are required to stop selling to the U.S.
Tariffs make it illegal to import Canadian goods
Canada restricts exports to retaliate
American buyers may choose local products to avoid extra costs
50
Which of the following is NOT a direct consequence of tariffs?
Higher prices for consumers
Increased trade between Canada and the U.S.
Financial losses for businesses
Risk of economic recession
Increased trade between Canada and the U.S.
51
What type of businesses are most affected by tariffs?
Only small businesses
Only large corporations
Businesses that rely on cross-border trade
Only retail stores
Businesses that rely on cross-border trade
52
an American company importing $5 million worth of Canadian wheat would have to pay over $_____ in tariffs.
$1.2 million in tariffs.
53
What is another way tariffs can be used besides economic purposes?
To lower consumer prices
To make imported goods more attractive
To increase international cooperation
As a political tool to pressure another country
As a political tool to pressure another country
54
Who imposed tariffs on Canadian exports, leading to a trade war?
Donald Trump, President of the United States
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How much was the tariff on most Canadian exports?
25% tax on certain exports
56
What percentage tariff was placed on Canadian oil and gas?
10%
57
What amount did Canada announce in counter-tariffs against U.S. products?
$30 billion
58
Which Canadian Premier canceled a $100-million internet service deal with Starlink in response to the tariffs?
Ontario Premier Doug Ford
59
Which province displayed a massive Canadian flag at its legislature in response to the trade war?
Manitoba
60
Why did Danielle Smith take a more restrained approach compared to other Canadian leaders?
She prioritized diplomacy and maintaining trade relations with the U.S.
61
Which media outlet did Danielle Smith choose for her initial public response to the tariffs?
CNBC (a U.S. business channel)
62
What did some Canadian provinces do to retaliate against the tariffs in terms of consumer goods?
They removed American liquor from store shelves
63
What criticism did Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi make about Danielle Smith’s response?
He accused her of “hiding” and failing to prepare a plan despite prior warnings.
64
Which of the following Canadian leaders called Trump’s tariffs a “very dumb” move?
a) Doug Ford
b) Pierre Poilievre
c) Justin Trudeau
d) Danielle Smith
Answer: c) Justin Trudeau
65
How did Pierre Poilievre describe Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Canada?
a) “A wise economic strategy”
b) “A betrayal of America’s best friend”
c) “A minor inconvenience for Canada”
d) “A necessary step for the U.S. economy”
“A betrayal of America’s best friend”
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What reason did Danielle Smith give for not taking immediate retaliatory action?
a) She believed Canada should ignore the tariffs
b) She was still negotiating with the U.S.
c) She wanted to discuss the response with her cabinet first
d) She supported Trump’s tariffs
c) She wanted to discuss the response with her cabinet first
69
Which province’s liquor authority had previously banned Russian liquor after the Ukraine invasion?
a) Ontario
b) Alberta
c) Quebec
d) British Columbia
b) Alberta
70
What did U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggest shortly after the tariffs were imposed?
a) That Canada should accept the tariffs
b) That Trump might be open to a compromise
c) That Canada should impose higher tariffs in response
d) That American businesses were unaffected by the tariffs
b) That Trump might be open to a compromise
71
What phrase did Danielle Smith use to describe Trump’s tariffs in her written statement?
“Both foolish and a failure in every regard.”
72
How did Trump respond after the first day of tariffs?
a) He suggested he might negotiate a compromise
b) He promised to escalate the tariffs further
c) He apologized and removed the tariffs
d) He blamed Canada for starting the trade war
b) He promised to escalate the tariffs further
72
What phrase did Doug Ford use to describe his approach to the U.S. tariffs?
“We need to make sure America feels the pain.”
73
What action did Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew take in response to the tariffs?
He draped a massive Canadian flag from the legislature and pledged tax deferrals for affected businesses.
74
What did Trudeau’s government do on the first day of the trade war?
a) Announced $30 billion in counter-tariffs
b) Removed all American liquor from stores
c) Repealed all existing trade deals with the U.S.
d) Refused to retaliate against Trump’s tariffs
Answer: a) Announced $30 billion in counter-tariffs
75
Which province suggested placing a surtax on electricity exports to the U.S. in response to the tariffs?
a) Quebec
b) Ontario
c) Alberta
d) Saskatchewan
Ontario
76
Who proposed the boundary changes for Ottawa’s English public elementary schools?
a) The city council
b) The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)
c) Parent groups
d) The provincial government
Answer: b) The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)
77
How many students are affected by the proposed boundary changes?
a) 6,000
b) 8,000
c) 11,000
d) 15,000
Answer: c) 11,000
78
What is the main goal of the OCDSB’s boundary changes?
a) To expand the number of schools
b) To create more private schools
c) To create community schools and reduce busing
d) To increase student enrollment in existing schools
Answer: c) To create community schools and reduce busing
79
How does Karyn Ostafichuk suggest communities define themselves?
a) By the local school’s ranking
b) By where people work
c) By where people shop (e.g., LCBO, grocery store)
d) By where children attend daycare
Answer: c) By where people shop (e.g., LCBO, grocery store)
80
Which parent called the OCDSB’s presentation of its plan “deceitful” and “manipulative”?
a) Karyn Ostafichuk
b) Hilary Jensen
c) Elizabeth MacDonald
d) Suzanne Nash
Answer: c) Elizabeth MacDonald
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What specific concern does Hilary Jensen have about the school boundary changes?
a) Her child would need to cross multiple construction sites to get to school
b) Her child would have to travel long distances by bus
c) Her child would be moved to a different school out of their neighborhood
d) Her child’s school would be closed
Answer: a) Her child would need to cross multiple construction sites to get to school
82
What is the proposed walking distance change for Elizabeth MacDonald’s daughter?
a) From 350 meters to 500 meters
b) From 350 meters to 3 kilometers
c) From 1 kilometer to 5 kilometers
d) From 500 meters to 2 kilometers
Answer: b) From 350 meters to 3 kilometers
82
What was Suzanne Nash’s role in the boundary change discussion?
a) She is the general manager of planning services
b) She is a trustee for Zone 4
c) She is a school principal
d) She is a parent activist
Answer: b) She is a trustee for Zone 4
83
What did Brent Smith, a parent, say about the boundary change impact on his family?
a) His children would be moved to a school closer to their home
b) His children would have to take a bus for the first time
c) His children would be moved to a school farther away in Centretown
d) His children would stay at the same school
Answer: c) His children would be moved to a school farther away in Centretown
84
How did parents respond to the boundary changes at Woodroffe Avenue Public School?
a) They organized a letter-writing campaign
b) They gathered for a protest
c) They held a sit-in at the school
d) They appealed to the provincial government
Answer: b) About 50 parents gathered for a protest
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What does the OCDSB claim is a benefit of the new boundary changes?
a) Increased school funding
b) More private school opportunities
c) Creation of more walkable community schools and less busing
d) Reduced school closures
Answer: c) Creation of more walkable community schools and less busing
86
What reason did Pino Buffone give for the complexity of the boundary changes?
He explained that the OCDSB’s principles were not absolute and that there were complexities in dividing certain regions, like Greely.
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What was the date range for the OCDSB community meetings to gather feedback?
Answer: Throughout March.
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What did Brent Smith, a parent, say about the boundary change impact on his family?
Answer: His children would be moved from a school 650 meters away to one farther in Centretown, making it harder for the family to stay involved.
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What challenge did Pino Buffone mention regarding the boundary changes?
a) The need for more school buildings
b) The complexity of dividing regions with unequal student populations
c) The lack of transportation options
d) The challenge of maintaining school standards
Answer: b) The complexity of dividing regions with unequal student populations
