We Were Children Quiz
We Were Children Quiz
Test your knowledge about the impactful film "We Were Children" and the history of residential schools. This quiz consists of multiple-choice questions and a reflective text question to help deepen your understanding of the subject.
- Learn about the experiences of Indigenous children.
- Reflect on the themes of culture, language, and identity.
- Engage with historical facts and figures presented in the film.
What did Lyna's mother put in her daughter's hair at the beginning of the movie?
A daisy
A headband
A ribbon
A clip
What did Lyna's mother tell her before she was taken away to the residential school?
To never forget her culture
To disobey anything they say
To behave and listen
That they would rescue her and take her back home
What did the nuns do to the children when they arrived at the residential schools for the first time?
They fed them
They taught them English
They bathed them
They cut their hair
In the residential schools, children were distinguished from one another through their names.
True
False
Children were allowed to speak English, French, and their native language.
True
False
What happened when Indigenous children spoke their native language?
Nothing
They would get sent to detention
They would be asked politely not to do so
They would face cruel punishments such as being whipped
What did the nuns give the students to ensure that they spoke English?
Tokens
Candy
Toys
Bonus Marks
The staff in the residential schools hoped to assimilate the Indigenous children.
True
False
What happened to Glen when he asked to go home?
They locked him in a cell in a basement
They brought him home
They told him he can only visit them in three days
They whipped him
After seeing the film “We Were Children”, how do you feel about what went on in Residential Schools?
While at the residential schools, many children faced sexual and physical abuse.
True
False
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