Which Canadian author wrote 'The Handmaid's Tale'?

Question: Which Canadian author wrote 'The Handmaid's Tale'?

Answer options:

• Alice Munro ✅ Margaret Atwood
• Michael Ondaatje
• Yann Martel

Correct answer: Margaret Atwood

Explanation: Margaret Atwood is the correct answer because she is the internationally acclaimed Canadian author who wrote the dystopian masterpiece The Handmaid's Tale. While the other options are also highly celebrated Canadian writers, they are renowned for different works: Alice Munro won the Nobel Prize for her short stories, Michael Ondaatje wrote The English Patient, and Yann Martel authored Life of Pi. The Discover Canada guide highlights these prominent literary figures to celebrate Canada's rich cultural achievements and international artistic footprint. On the citizenship exam, you should expect questions testing your recognition of major Canadian historical, scientific, and cultural icons.