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Life in the UK Test 10 Take the test 1 / 24 1. In which English county is the monument of Stonehenge located? Bedfordshire Cheshire Wiltshire Cornwall 2 / 24 2. What is the best-known work from Robert Burns? Auld Lang Syne Hamlet A rose by another name George’s Marvellous Medicine 3 / 24 3. Which of the following crosses does NOT form part of the Union Flag? The cross of St George, patron saint of England The cross of St David, patron saint of Wales The cross of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland The cross of St Andrew, patron saint of Scotland 4 / 24 4. What day is Halloween celebrated? 30th of November 30th of October 14th of February 31st of October 5 / 24 5. Who was the first British distance runner to win a gold medal in the Olympic games in the 10,000 metres? Mo Farah Bradley Wiggins Sir Chris Hoy David Weir 6 / 24 6. Which of the following statements is TRUE? For some Scottish people, Hogmanay is a bigger holiday than Christmas For some Scottish people, Hogmanay is a bigger holiday than New Year’s Eve For some Welsh people, Hogmanay is a bigger holiday than Christmas For some Irish people, Hogmanay is a bigger holiday than New Year’s Eve 7 / 24 7. Light-hearted plays with music and comedy, which are enjoyed by family audiences and based on fairy stories are known as: Children’s plays Pantomimes Hogmanay Parades 8 / 24 8. What British actor was best known for his roles in various Shakespeare plays? Sir Laurence Olivier Joseph Turner Andrew Lloyd Webber Tim Rice 9 / 24 9. Who built the Tower of London after becoming king in 1066? Oliver Cromwell Henry VIII William the Conqueror Henry VII 10 / 24 10. Who succeeded David Cameron as Prime Minister after the referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union? Boris Johnson Theresa May Gordon Brown Liz Truss 11 / 24 11. Who composed a suite of pieces themed around the planets and the solar system called ‘The Planets’? The Edward Elgar George Frederick Handel Gustav Holst Sir William Walton 12 / 24 12. What was the population of the UK in 1998? 40 million 50 million 55 million 57 million 13 / 24 13. Who is the chief officer of the House of Commons? The Prime Minister The Speaker The Archbishop of Canterbury The leader of the opposition 14 / 24 14. What characterises the British constitution? It was written by the Prime Minister It was written by the King It is not written down in any single document, and therefore it is described as ‘unwritten It was written by Henry VIII 15 / 24 15. How old was Queen Victoria when she became Queen in 1837? A week old 4 years old 20 years old 18 years old 16 / 24 16. When did the First World War start? 1912 1914 1942 1940 17 / 24 17. Who forms the judiciary? The judges collectively The Magistrates together The MPs together The judges and Magistrates together 18 / 24 18. Which of the following is a musical venue located in London? The O2 Glastonbury The Dome The Fringe 19 / 24 19. Who directed the movie ‘The Killing Fields’ in 1984? Roland Joffé Hugh Hudson Kevin MacDonald Nicolas Roeg 20 / 24 20. Which TWO of the following castles are located in Scotland? Conwy Castle Caernarfon Castle Crathes Castle Inveraray Castle 21 / 24 21. Which battle signified the end of the Wars of the Roses? The Battle of Agincourt The Battle of Bosworth Field The Battle of Bannockburn The Battle of Marston Moor 22 / 24 22. Which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland? The Justice of the Peace Court The Magistrates’ Court The Sheriff Court The Crown Court 23 / 24 23. If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election, which is known as: Hansard First past the post By-election Coalition 24 / 24 24. A person who has not paid enough National Insurance contributions will not be able to receive certain contributory benefits including (choose TWO options): Jobseeker’s Allowance A full state retirement pension Maternity Allowance Disability Living Allowance Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
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1. In which English county is the monument of Stonehenge located?
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2. What is the best-known work from Robert Burns?
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3. Which of the following crosses does NOT form part of the Union Flag?
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4. What day is Halloween celebrated?
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5. Who was the first British distance runner to win a gold medal in the Olympic games in the 10,000 metres?
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6. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
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7. Light-hearted plays with music and comedy, which are enjoyed by family audiences and based on fairy stories are known as:
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8. What British actor was best known for his roles in various Shakespeare plays?
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9. Who built the Tower of London after becoming king in 1066?
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10. Who succeeded David Cameron as Prime Minister after the referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union?
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11. Who composed a suite of pieces themed around the planets and the solar system called ‘The Planets’?
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12. What was the population of the UK in 1998?
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13. Who is the chief officer of the House of Commons?
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14. What characterises the British constitution?
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15. How old was Queen Victoria when she became Queen in 1837?
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16. When did the First World War start?
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17. Who forms the judiciary?
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18. Which of the following is a musical venue located in London?
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19. Who directed the movie ‘The Killing Fields’ in 1984?
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20. Which TWO of the following castles are located in Scotland?
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21. Which battle signified the end of the Wars of the Roses?
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22. Which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland?
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23. If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election, which is known as:
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24. A person who has not paid enough National Insurance contributions will not be able to receive certain contributory benefits including (choose TWO options):
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