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Life in the UK Test practice question 170 of 302

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.

About this question

This is a free practice question from the Britain since 1945 topic in the History of the UK chapter. The post-war period covers reconstruction, the welfare state, immigration, the end of empire and the political shifts of the later twentieth century. Questions tend to pick out a single reform or turning point.

The real Life in the UK Test has 24 multiple-choice questions and a 45-minute time limit, and you need 18 correct to pass. Practising a topic at a time is the quickest way to find the areas that still need work.

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