CitizenReadyLife in the UK Test — Exam 2 of 24
Exam 2 of 24 in the CitizenReady series: a fixed paper of 24 questions — the same questions every visit, so you can retake it, watch your score climb, then move on to Exam 3. Weighted like the real test (history, government and society heaviest) with the real format mix and the real pass mark of 18 out of 24 (75%). Tap an answer to check it instantly and read the explanation.
Question 1 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
When you become a British citizen or permanent resident, which promise are you expected to keep?
New citizens and residents pledge to respect rights and freedoms and to uphold democratic values and the law.
Question 2 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
The thistle is the national flower of which part of the UK?
Scotland's flower is the thistle, a prickly purple plant that appears on many Scottish emblems.
Question 3 · Chapter 3: History
Which TWO of these battles of the Civil War were decisive victories for Parliament?
Choose TWO answers — select both to see the result
Parliament's New Model Army crushed Charles I's army at Naseby in 1645, and Parliament's forces won a decisive victory at Marston Moor in 1644. Edgehill, in 1642, was the first major battle of the war and produced no decisive winner, while Sedgemoor was fought in 1685, when the Duke of Monmouth's rebels were destroyed by the royal army — long after the Civil War had ended.
Question 4 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
After the Great Fire of London, St Paul's Cathedral was rebuilt to a design by Sir Christopher Wren.
Sir Christopher Wren designed the domed St Paul's that still dominates the City of London skyline, completed in the early eighteenth century.
Question 5 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
Which of these statements about jury trials in England and Wales is NOT true?
The third statement is false. A jury is made up of 12 ordinary members of the public, selected randomly from the electoral register, and people aged 18 to 70 may be called to serve (the upper age limit is now 75). It is the jury — not the judge — that decides whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty; the judge runs the trial and passes sentence.
Question 6 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
How is the United Kingdom's position in Europe best described?
The UK is an island nation sitting off Europe's north-western edge, separated from the continent by the English Channel and the North Sea.
Question 7 · Chapter 3: History
Hadrian's Wall, which stretched right across the north of England, was about 100 miles long.
The wall ran for about 73 miles (roughly 117 kilometres), from Wallsend on the River Tyne in the east to Bowness-on-Solway in the west. Its forts included Housesteads and Vindolanda, where many Roman remains have been found.
Question 8 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
In which year was the National Trust founded?
The National Trust was founded in 1895. It is one of Britain's largest charities and looks after historic houses, gardens, countryside and coastline so that they are protected for the nation and open for everyone to enjoy. Another well-known British charity is Friends of the Earth, which campaigns to protect the environment.
Question 9 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
If you want to complain about the police, which TWO of these can you do?
Choose TWO answers — select both to see the result
You can complain in person at a police station or in writing to the Chief Constable of the force concerned. Serious complaints can also be taken to the independent body that oversees police complaints.
Question 10 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
Which description of the Commonwealth is correct?
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of independent states, most of them former parts of the British Empire, working together on shared values and development.
Question 11 · Chapter 3: History
During the Seven Years War, General James Wolfe won a famous victory in 1759 by capturing which city?
Wolfe's capture of Quebec in 1759, in which he was killed, was the turning point that led to British control of Canada. Throughout the 18th century, Britain and France were rivals for trade and colonies around the world.
Question 12 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Which of these statements about shopping in the UK today is true?
Most UK shops now open seven days a week, although larger shops in England and Wales have shorter opening hours on Sundays.
Question 13 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
The Prime Minister's official home and office in London is at 11 Downing Street.
10 Downing Street in London is the Prime Minister's official residence and office; the Chancellor of the Exchequer's official residence is next door at 11 Downing Street.
Question 14 · Chapter 3: History
In which year did the Black Death first reach Britain?
The plague reached Britain in 1348 and spread rapidly, killing a very large share of the population within a few years.
Question 15 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The Ashes is a famous contest between England and Australia in which sport?
The Ashes is the historic Test cricket series played between England and Australia, dating back to the nineteenth century.
Question 16 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
Youth courts in England and Wales deal with young offenders in which age range?
Youth courts deal with defendants aged 10 to 17; their hearings are held in private and the young person's name is not published. Cases are heard by magistrates or a district judge. In Northern Ireland, a youth court panel is made up of a district judge and two lay members, one of whom must be a woman.
Question 17 · Chapter 3: History
Which of these peoples was one of the Germanic groups - alongside the Angles and the Saxons - who settled in Britain after the Romans left?
The Angles, Saxons and Jutes came from northern Europe and settled in Britain in the centuries after Roman rule ended. The English take their name from the Angles.
Question 18 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The patriotic song 'Land of Hope and Glory' is set to a tune from which work by Sir Edward Elgar?
'Land of Hope and Glory' uses the famous trio tune from Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1.
Question 19 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
Hansard is the official published record of debates and proceedings in which parts of the UK Parliament?
Hansard covers both Houses of Parliament: it is the official published record of debates and proceedings in the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Anyone can read it — it is published by Parliament, including online.
Question 20 · Chapter 3: History
Geoffrey Chaucer is best known as the author of which medieval work about travellers on a pilgrimage?
Chaucer wrote The Canterbury Tales in the late 1300s, telling the stories of a group of pilgrims travelling together to Canterbury. The Tales are written in verse - a long poem made up of the pilgrims' stories.
Question 21 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The Tate galleries, which include Tate Modern and Tate Britain in London, are best known for their collections of what?
The Tate galleries hold the national collection of British art and major collections of international modern and contemporary art.
Question 22 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
What does a solicitor usually do for a client with a legal problem?
A solicitor is usually a client's first point of contact: they give legal advice, handle paperwork and prepare the case, calling in a barrister for advocacy if needed. Solicitors' charges are usually based on how much time they spend on your case.
Question 23 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
In the House of Commons, what does the Speaker do during a debate?
The Speaker is an MP who chairs Commons debates impartially, keeping order and making sure the rules of debate are followed.
Question 24 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
When is a by-election held for a seat in the House of Commons?
A by-election fills a single constituency seat that has become vacant between general elections.
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