Understanding Canadian and American Healthcare Systems

What is one of the main reasons most Canadians live near the U.S. border?

• Lower taxes

• Proximity to family

• Better job opportunities

• Warmer climate

What are the two official languages spoken in Canada?

• English and French

• French and German

• English and Spanish

• Spanish and Italian

What is Marcel's main interest that aligns with his father's profession?

• Computer programming

• Hockey

• Music

• Art

Why did Marcel's Uncle Jacques move to the United States?

• To join the military

• To be closer to family

• To pursue a career in biomedicine

• To escape high taxes

What is a significant difference between American and Canadian healthcare systems?

• Canadian healthcare has more specialists

• American healthcare is government-funded

• Canadian healthcare is cheaper

• American healthcare is privatized

What challenge does Marcel's family face with the Canadian healthcare system?

• Limited access to doctors

• Lack of medical facilities

• High cost of treatment

• Long wait times for procedures

What health issue is Marcel's father, Alin, experiencing?

• Heart disease

• Stomach pain

• Diabetes

• Lung infection

What sacrifice does Marcel make for his father's health?

• He drops out of school

• He sells his computer

• He gives up his spot in a sports team

• He gives up his spot in a computer programming class

What is the main reason Marcel's family decides to seek treatment in the U.S.?

• Closer to relatives

• Lower cost of living

• Immediate medical treatment

• Better weather

How does Marcel feel about his decision to help his father?

• Angry

• Indifferent

• Confident

• Regretful