Question

1. In the story "Borders," what answer will the mother not provide to the border guards?

A. her tribal citizenship
B. her national citizenship
C. her last name in English
D. her last name in the Blackfoot language

Answer 1

Answer: B. her national citizenship.

In the story "Borders," by Thomas King, we encounter several themes. However, an important one is that of identity. The story describes how Native Americans are being denied their identity by having to conform to the notions of nations and borders of the colonizers. In the story, the mother is asked whether she is Canadian or American, to which she replies "Blackfoot" every time.

Answer 2

The correct answer for this question would be option B. National citizenship. In the story "Borders", the answer that the mother will not provide to the border guards is her national citizenship. The story "Borders" is written by Thomas King, a novelist. Hope this answers the given question above.