Question 736

The French lyrics to O Canada mention that Canada's arm knows how to carry two symbolic items. One is the sword (l'épée). What is the other?

  1. AThe cross (la croix)
  2. BThe fleur-de-lys
  3. CThe Crown
  4. DThe maple leaf
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Correct answer: A) The cross (la croix)

Explanation

The French version of the national anthem, Ô Canada, includes the line: "Car ton bras sait porter l'épée, Il sait porter la croix!" This translates to "For your arm knows how to wield the sword, it knows how to carry the cross!"

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