Citizenship test: questions about Prince Edward Island

The test also asks about your province or territory. Here are 5 questions about Prince Edward Island, with the solution. CiviPrep has 9 for this region.

1. 1Why is Prince Edward Island called the “birthplace of Confederation”?

   1. Queen Victoria stayed there
   2. Canada’s first Parliament was there
   3. The Charlottetown Conference started the talks there in 1864
   4. It was the first province to join in 1867
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   Correct answer: The Charlottetown Conference started the talks there in 1864

   Representatives of the colonies met in Charlottetown in 1864; it was the starting point of Confederation.

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2. 2In what year did Prince Edward Island join Confederation?

   1. 1867
   2. 1873
   3. 1949
   4. 1871
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   Correct answer: 1873

   Although it hosted the 1864 conference, the island only joined in 1873.

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3. 3Which province does the Confederation Bridge link the island to?

   1. New Brunswick
   2. Nova Scotia
   3. Newfoundland and Labrador
   4. Quebec
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   Correct answer: New Brunswick

   The Confederation Bridge, opened in 1997, links the island to New Brunswick across the Northumberland Strait.

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4. 4Which crop is the island best known for?

   1. Grapes
   2. Canola
   3. Wheat
   4. Potatoes
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   Correct answer: Potatoes

   The island’s fertile red soil is famous for growing potatoes.

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5. 5What colour is the island’s characteristic soil?

   1. White
   2. Grey
   3. Red
   4. Black
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   Correct answer: Red

   Prince Edward Island is known for its iron-rich red soil.

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