Citizenship test: questions about New Brunswick

The test also asks about your province or territory. Here are 5 questions about New Brunswick, with the solution. CiviPrep has 8 for this region.

1. 1What are the official languages of New Brunswick?

   1. English and Mi’kmaq
   2. French only
   3. English only
   4. French and English
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   Correct answer: French and English

   New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual province.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s regions › New Brunswick

2. 2Which river flows through New Brunswick and its capital, Fredericton?

   1. The Saint John River
   2. The St. Lawrence River
   3. The Red River
   4. The Fraser River
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   Correct answer: The Saint John River

   Fredericton lies on the Saint John River.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s regions › New Brunswick

3. 3Which settlers came to New Brunswick in large numbers after the American Revolution?

   1. The Acadians
   2. The Loyalists
   3. The Ukrainians
   4. The Vikings
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   Correct answer: The Loyalists

   Thousands of Loyalists fled the United States to settle in the Maritimes.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s history › The Loyalists

4. 4Which traditional industry relies on New Brunswick’s vast forests?

   1. Rice farming
   2. The oil sands
   3. Forestry
   4. The auto industry
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   Correct answer: Forestry

   Forestry, farming, fishing, mining and tourism are the pillars of the economy.

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5. 5True or false: New Brunswick is one of the four founding provinces of 1867.

   1. False
   2. True
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   Correct answer: True

   Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick founded the Dominion of Canada.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s history › Confederation