Here are a couple of quick questions for you:
When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution?
From where does the name "Canada" come?
And who were the United Empire Loyalists?
If you couldn't answer one or more of those queries, get ready for a jolt: they're the kinds of questions you'd be asked if you were trying to become a Canadian citizen.
The shame of it is that people anxious to come to this country may actually wind up knowing more about it than those who were born here. After all, they have to pass a test to gain permanent entrance.
Those who know the answers celebrated their citizenship at the CN Tower on Thursday, in advance of Canada Day. Fifty new Canucks from 20 countries were officially welcomed here, an annual event that precedes the nation's birthday.
Citytv hosted the swearing in ceremony for the 13th straight year.
It's easy to take Canada for granted until you see the looks on the faces of those for whom it means a better future. People like Shazor Hazad, who was born in Pakistan. "I decided to come to Canada and become Canadian because Canada is one of the best countries to live in the world," he explains.
You can watch the ceremony in its entirety on Canada Day, Tuesday morning at 8am. But could you pass the test they had to take?
Try your hand at a 5, 20, 80 or 100 question quiz here.
Federal government website