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Canadian Citizenship Test: Mock test 6

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About Canadian Citizenship Test mock test 6

This is mock test 6 of 6 for the Canadian Citizenship Test. It has 20 questions, the same number as the real test, with a 45-minute timer and the real pass mark (15 of 20 correct). Answers and explanations are shown when you submit. Each mock test uses a fixed set of questions, so you can retake this one until you pass it, then move on to the next.

Topics in this mock test: The Justice System (2) · Canadian Symbols (12) · Canada's Regions (6)

Last reviewed: October 19, 2026 · Questions are written from the official study material linked on the country page.

The 20 questions in mock test 6

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1. If you cannot afford a lawyer, what is available in most Canadian communities?

Legal aid, free of charge or at a low cost

Lawyers can help you with legal problems and act for you in court. If you cannot pay for a lawyer, in most communities there are legal aid services available free or at low cost.

2. What does the blindfolded figure of Lady Justice symbolize?

The impartial administration of the law

The blindfolded Lady Justice symbolizes the impartial manner in which laws are administered: blind to all considerations except the facts.

3. In which year was Canada’s current red and white maple leaf flag first raised?

1965

The new Canadian flag was raised for the first time in 1965. Its red-white-red pattern comes from the flag of the Royal Military College, Kingston.

4. In which year did red and white become Canada’s official national colours?

1921

Red and white have been colours of France and England since the Middle Ages and became the national colours of Canada in 1921, assigned by King George V.

5. What is Canada’s national motto?

A Mari Usque Ad Mare (From Sea to Sea)

After the First World War Canada adopted an official coat of arms and the motto A Mari Usque Ad Mare, Latin for from sea to sea.

6. Which part of the original Parliament buildings survived the fire of 1916?

The Library

The Centre Block was destroyed by an accidental fire in 1916 and rebuilt in 1922. The Library is the only part of the original building remaining.

7. Which Governor General donated the Stanley Cup in 1892?

Lord Stanley

The Stanley Cup, donated by Governor General Lord Stanley in 1892, is played for by the National Hockey League. Lord Grey donated the Grey Cup for football in 1909.

8. What is Canada’s official summer sport?

Lacrosse

Lacrosse, an ancient sport first played by Aboriginal peoples, is Canada's official summer sport. Hockey is the national winter sport.

9. On which Canadian coin does the beaver appear?

The five-cent coin

The beaver appears on the five-cent coin and on the coats of arms of Saskatchewan and Alberta, as well as cities such as Montreal and Toronto.

10. In which year was the Order of Canada created?

1967

Canada stopped using British honours and created its own system of orders, decorations and medals with the Order of Canada in 1967, the centennial of Confederation.

11. What is the highest honour available to Canadians?

The Victoria Cross

The Victoria Cross (V.C.) is the highest honour available to Canadians, awarded for the most conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy. 96 Canadians have received it since 1854.

12. In which year was O Canada proclaimed Canada’s national anthem?

1980

O Canada was first sung in Québec City in 1880 and proclaimed the national anthem in 1980. French and English Canadians sing different words.

13. When is Victoria Day celebrated?

The Monday preceding May 25

Victoria Day, the Sovereign's birthday, is celebrated on the Monday preceding May 25.

14. What was July 1 called before it became known as Canada Day in 1982?

Dominion Day

The Dominion of Canada was born on July 1, 1867. Until 1982 the anniversary was known as Dominion Day; today it is Canada Day.

15. Approximately how large is Canada’s land area?

About 10 million square kilometres

Canada is the second largest country on earth, covering about 10 million square kilometres and bordered by the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic oceans.

16. Who chose Ottawa as the capital of Canada in 1857?

Queen Victoria

Ottawa, on the Ottawa River, was chosen as the capital in 1857 by Queen Victoria. It is Canada's fourth largest metropolitan area.

17. Which province is known as the birthplace of Confederation?

Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island, the smallest province, is the birthplace of Confederation and is linked to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge.

18. Which body of water in Nova Scotia has the highest tides in the world?

The Bay of Fundy

Nova Scotia, the most populous Atlantic province, is known for the world's highest tides in the Bay of Fundy and for Canada's largest east coast port at Halifax.

19. Which city is the second largest mainly French-speaking city in the world after Paris?

Montreal

Montreal is Canada's second largest city and the second largest mainly French-speaking city in the world after Paris.

20. Which province is Canada’s largest producer of hydro-electricity?

Quebec

Quebec, with resources from the Canadian Shield, is Canada's main producer of pulp and paper and its largest producer of hydro-electricity.

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