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Life in the UK Test: practice test 10

24 multiple-choice questions with answers — the same number as the real test. Give yourself 45 minutes and aim for 18 correct, which is the official 75% pass mark. Answers are shown under each question, so cover them up on your first run through.

This test draws on 13 topics: Britain since 1945, Customs and traditions, Early Britain, England, Fundamental Principles, Places of interest, Respecting the law, Sports, The 20th Century, The British constitution, The Government, The Tudors and Stuarts, The role of the courts.

Practice test 10 questions and answers

7. How is the electoral register updated?

  1. Every household must request a registration form
  2. Every household receives a phone call to enquire about eligible voters
  3. Every household receives a registration form, which must be completed and returned

Answer: C — Every household receives a registration form, which must be completed and returned

An electoral registration form is sent to every household and this has to be completed and returned with the names of everyone who is resident in the household and eligible to vote.

13. What must you have done in order to vote in elections?

  1. Paid income tax in the previous year
  2. Passed an electoral test
  3. Put your name on the electoral register
  4. Registered your identity with the police

Answer: C — Put your name on the electoral register

To be able to vote in a parliamentary, local or European election, you must have your name on the electoral register.

20. Why did Henry VIII establish the church of England?

  1. To celebrate his wedding with Anne of Cleves
  2. To have control over religious people
  3. To establish a unique religion in England
  4. To divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon

Answer: D — To divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon

21. Which of the following UK landmarks is in Northern Ireland?

  1. Big Ben
  2. Snowdonia
  3. The Eden Project
  4. The Giants Causeway

Answer: D — The Giants Causeway

Located on the north-east coast of Northern Ireland, the Giant's Causeway is a land formation of columns made from volcanic lava. It was formed about 50 million years ago. There are many legends about the Causeway and how it was formed.

22. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Mary Peters was an author who was later made a Dame in recognition of her work promoting literacy.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: A — True

Born in Manchester, Mary Peters moved to Northern Ireland as a child. She was a talented athlete who won an Olympic gold medal in the pentathlon in 1972. After this, she raised money for local athletics and became the team manager for the women's British Olympic team. She continues to promote sport and tourism in Northern Ireland and was made a Dame of the British Empire in 2000 in recognition of her work.

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