notice to appear to write a citizenship test

Good timing, eh?

We received this in the mail today.
NOTICE TO APPEAR TO WRITE CITIZENSHIP TEST

Please appear on: 27 May 2010 4:00pm

MISSISSAUGA CITIZENSHIP OFFICE
75 Watline Avenue . . . [I know it well!]

You will have to write a test about your knowledge of Canada and the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship. You may write the test in English or French. To prepare for the test, you should study the book "A Look At Canada"...

This says our test is based on the old citizenship guide, but they may be using a form letter that was never updated. An earlier letter I received said our test will be based on the new guide.

Hm, what to do... Study both? "Before I write the test, could you please tell me if the test is based on the neoconservative wishful-thinking version of Canada, or the progressive wishful-thinking version?"

Whoo-hoo! We'll be citizens in time for this year's wmtc party!

PS: Dear Trolls: in your face!

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