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Could You Become a British Citizen? Take the Test Here!

By · January 29,2013
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Ever thought of yourself as a bit of a Brit? Do you like James Bond, Monty Python and cups of tea? For anyone looking to move to Britain, you must take a 45 minute test to assess how familiar you are with the island and its rich culture. The new government has made some changes to the test, which according to Sky News, “Will focus less on the practicalities of daily living in Britain and more on the nation’s culture and past, with topics such as sport, music and key historical facts featuring heavily.”

You can take the full sample test here, or do a quick 10 question test below (painstakingly re-coded by The Daily Banter staff, where we’ve added an assessment of how British you are when viewing your results):

Could you Become a British Citizen? Take the Test Here!

Congratulations - you have completed Could you Become a British Citizen? Take the Test Here!.

You scored %%SCORE%% out of %%TOTAL%%.

Your performance has been rated as %%RATING%%


Your answers are highlighted below.
Question 1

Which landmark is a prehistoric monument which still stands in the English county of Wiltshire?

A
Stonehenge
B
Hadrian's Wall
C
Offa's Dyke
D
Fountains Abbey
Question 2

What is the name of the admiral who died in a sea battle in 1805 and has a monument in Trafalgar Square, London?

A
Cook
B
Drake
C
Nelson
D
Raleigh
Question 3

In 1801, a new version of the official flag of the United Kingdom was created. What is it often called?

A
The British Standard
B
The Royal Banner
C
The St George Cross
D
The Union Jack
Question 4

Who is the Patron Saint of Scotland?

A
St Andrew
B
St David
C
St George
D
St Patrick
Question 5

What flower is traditionally worn by people on Remembrance Day?

A
Poppy
B
Lily
C
Daffodil
D
Iris
Question 6

Which of these sporting events was hosted in London in 2012?

A
The Commonwealth Games
B
Cricket World Cup
C
European Football Championship
D
Paralympic Games
Question 7

At her Jubilee in 2012, how many years as Queen did Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrate?

A
25
B
40
C
50
D
60
Question 8

The second largest party in the House of Commons is usually known by what name?

A
The Senate
B
The Opposition
C
The Lords
D
The Other Side
Question 9

From what age can you be asked to serve on a jury?

A
16
B
18
C
21
D
25
Question 10

What is the title given to the person who chairs the debates in the House of Commons?

A
The Speaker
B
The Chairman
C
The Leader of the House
D
The Prime Minister
Once you are finished, click the button below. Any items you have not completed will be marked incorrect. Get Results
There are 10 questions to complete.

  • http://www.facebook.com/john.m.hall1 John Michael Hall

    Answers: 1. A, 2. C, 3. D, 4. A, 5. A, 6. D, 7. D, 8. B, 9. B, 10. A. I got 6/10.

  • http://twitter.com/docmathoc Dr Matthew Hocking

    I was a little worried there – but I can stay! Can you do a USA equivalent for us Brits to try?

    • Christopher Foxx

      Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
      A – Benjamin Franklin
      B – John Hancock
      C – John Adams
      D – Thomas Jefferson

      How many stars were on the first American flag?
      A – 12
      B – 13
      C – 14
      D – 15

      Where is the Baseball Hall of Fame located?
      A – Cooperstown, New York
      B – Springfield, Massachusetts
      C – Canton, Ohio
      D – Cleveland, Ohio

      Which historic document contains the phrase “government of the people, by the people, for the people”
      A – The Declaration of Independence
      B – The Gettysburg Address
      C – The Bill of Rights
      D – The Preamble to the Constitution

      How many members of Congress are there?
      A – 453
      B – 500
      C – 535
      D – 553

      Which President served longest?
      A – George Washington
      B – Abraham Lincoln
      C – Benjamin Franklin
      D – Franklin Roosevelt

      What is the name of the holiday celebrating America’s break from England?
      A – The Fourth of July
      B – Declaration Day
      C – Independence Day
      D – Liberty Day

      If both the President and Vice President were killed, who would become President?
      A – The Speaker of the House
      B – The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
      C – The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
      D – The Senate Majority Leader

      When did the Civil War occur begin?
      A – 1776
      B – 1812
      C – 1861
      D – 1917

      Which City is the “Big Apple”
      A – Chicago
      B – Los Angeles
      C – New York
      D – Miami

      • http://www.facebook.com/Alyson.Chadwick Alyson Chadwick

        Guess, I am not moving to the UK but know American stuff…

  • http://twitter.com/dorkulon heathenish

    Hey dummies, you’re supposed to tell us which ones we got wrong.. That’s how these things work.

    • Christopher Foxx

      Yes, what heathenish said.

      “Your answers are highlighted below.” Thanks, but I know what answers I gave. What I want to know is which ones I got wrong.

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