Life in the UK test

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1.Which of the following was NOT written by Graham Greene?
  1. The Heart of the Matter
  2. The Honorary Consul
  3. Our Man in Havana
  4. Far from the Madding Crowd
2.How long a newly qualified driver from Northern Ireland has to display an "R" plate after passing the driving test?
  1. 3 months
  2. 6 months
  3. 1 year
  4. 2 years
3.During the reign of which ruler there was a major outbreak of plague in London in 1665?
  1. James I
  2. Elizabeth I
  3. Charles I
  4. Charles II
4.Which theatre in London depicts the theatre in which William Shakespeare's plays were first performed?
  1. The Theatre
  2. The Globe
  3. The Playhouse
  4. The Artists
5.Which King of England was killed in the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485?
  1. Richard III
  2. Henry VII
  3. James I
  4. James VI
6.The Anglo-Saxons also brought Christianity to Britain
  1. True
  2. False
7. What type of cases are dealt with in a Justice of the Peace Court in Scotland?
  1. Employment disputes
  2. Civil disputes
  3. Serious criminal offences
  4. Minor criminal offences
8.Which TWO are TRUE of The Welsh National Assembly?
  1. The Assembly can make law in any areas
  2. It has 60 Assembly members
  3. The Assembly is based in London
  4. Its elections are held every four years
9. Which political party did Tony Blair represent during his premiership between 1997-2007?
  1. Tories
  2. SNP
  3. Liberal Democrats
  4. Labour
10.What is the Union Jack?
  1. A British map
  2. A British warship
  3. The official British flag
  4. A British treaty
11.Which ONE statement is incorrect about The Habeas Corpus Act
  1. It became law in 1679
  2. It confirmed that every prisoner has a right to a court hearing
  3. The Act guaranteed of no unlawful detention
  4. It became obsolete in 1999
12.Snowdon is the highest mountain in which of the following countries?
  1. Wales
  2. England
  3. Northern Ireland
  4. Scotland
13.Which country became unified with England in 1801 after the Act of Union of 1800?
  1. Isle of Man
  2. Wales
  3. Scotland
  4. Ireland
14. During the reign of which English King did Wales formally become united with England?
  1. Henry VIII
  2. Charles I
  3. Charles II
  4. Henry VII
15.How many members are in the Scottish Parliament?
  1. 126
  2. 127
  3. 128
  4. 129
16.What is hansard?
  1. Media coverage of Parliament proceedings
  2. The official report of parliamentary proceedings
  3. Official broadcast of courts
  4. Another name for free press
17.How often the electoral register is updated?
  1. Every year
  2. Every two years
  3. Every four years
  4. Every five years
18.Against which country did Britain fight in "the Battle of Britain" of 1940?
  1. Spain
  2. Germany
  3. France
  4. Italy
19.Which THREE statements are TRUE of the Wimbledon Championships?
  1. It is played once in a year
  2. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the world
  3. It is played in the US
  4. It is the only "Grand Slam" that is played on grass
20.The British fleet won the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 against the fleets of which TWO countries?
  1. France
  2. Germany
  3. Portugal
  4. Spain
21.Whose rights did the Bill of Rights of 1689 confirm?
  1. Parliament
  2. Kings
  3. Queens
  4. Government
22.Which sport is associated with "The Ashes"?
  1. Hockey
  2. Cricket
  3. Football
  4. Rugby
23.A person aged 16 or over can be served alcohol with a meal in a restaurant
  1. True
  2. False
24. In which country did rugby originate in the early 19th century?
  1. Wales
  2. Scotland
  3. Ireland
  4. England
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