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Life in the UK Test: practice test 11

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: A Global Power, Arts and culture, Britain since 1945, Early Britain, Fundamental Principles, Leisure, Places of interest, Religion, Respecting the law, The British constitution, The Tudors and Stuarts, The UK today, The values and principles of the UK.

Practice test 11 questions and answers

1. What was the Spanish Armada?

  1. A Spanish princess
  2. A fleet of Spanish ships
  3. A treaty with Spain
  4. The Spanish Army

Answer: B — A fleet of Spanish ships

Elizabeth became one of the most popular monarchs in English history, particularly after 1588, when the English defeated the Spanish Armada (a large fleet of ships), which had been sent by Spain to conquer England and restore Catholicism.

3. Which of these people was a great British playwright?

  1. Geoffrey Chaucer
  2. Sir Francis Drake
  3. William Caxton
  4. William Shakespeare

Answer: D — William Shakespeare

Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. He was a playwright and actor and wrote many poems and plays. His most famous plays include A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet.

5. In 1999, what happened to hereditary peers in the House of Lords?

  1. Their numbers were greatly increased
  2. Their salaries were stopped
  3. They lost their automatic right to attend the House of Lords
  4. Women were allowed to inherit their titles

Answer: C — They lost their automatic right to attend the House of Lords

Since 1999, hereditary peers have lost the automatic right to attend the House of Lords.

10. When walking with your dog in a public place, what must you ensure?

  1. That your dog does not come into contact with other dogs
  2. That your dog never strays more than 3 metres away from you
  3. That your dog wears a collar showing the name and address of the owner
  4. That your dog wears a special dog coat

Answer: C — That your dog wears a collar showing the name and address of the owner

16. What do you accept and agree to when you become a permanent resident of the UK?

  1. Catholic beliefs and values
  2. Protestant beliefs and values
  3. The right to be tried for crimes in your country of origin
  4. Traditions of the UK

Answer: D — Traditions of the UK

British society is founded on fundamental values and principles which all those living in the UK should respect and support. These values are reflected in the responsibilities, rights and privileges of being a British citizen or permanent resident of the UK. They are based on history and traditions and are protected by law, customs and expectations.

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