Life in the UK Mock Test 17
A free, full-length Life in the UK practice test. 24 questions, 45 minutes, scored exactly like the real citizenship test — and you need 18 to pass. No signup required.
All 24 questions with answers
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1. What score do you need to pass the Life in the UK test?
- 60% (15 out of 24)
- 50% (12 out of 24)
- 100% (24 out of 24)
- 75% (18 out of 24)
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75% (18 out of 24)
Why: You need to score at least 75% (18 out of 24 questions correct) to pass the Life in the UK test.
2. Discrimination based on sex is:
- Allowed at work
- Against the law
- Only banned for women
- Permitted in voting
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Against the law
Why: The lesson states discrimination based on sex is against the law.
3. Where is the Life in the UK test available?
- Online from home
- Only in London
- Only at British embassies abroad
- At centres across the UK
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At centres across the UK
Why: The lesson states the test is available at centres across the UK.
4. The test lasts 24 minutes. Is this true or false?
- False
- True for retakes
- True for the short version
- True
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False
Why: The lesson states the test lasts 45 minutes.
5. True or false: the citizenship ceremony is a relatively modern tradition.
- It is a medieval tradition
- False
- True
- It dates from the 1900s
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True
Why: The lesson describes the citizenship ceremony as a relatively modern tradition, introduced in 2004.
6. Which country shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland?
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
- Northern Ireland
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Northern Ireland
Why: The lesson states Northern Ireland shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland.
7. Why was Hadrian's Wall built?
- To keep out the Picts from the north
- To mark the border with France
- To protect London
- To store military supplies
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To keep out the Picts from the north
Why: Emperor Hadrian built a wall in the north of England to keep out the Picts (ancestors of the Scottish people).
8. What did the Bill of Rights 1689 confirm?
- The independence of Scotland
- Religious freedom for all
- The rights of Parliament and limits of the king's power
- Universal voting rights
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The rights of Parliament and limits of the king's power
Why: The Bill of Rights 1689 confirmed the rights of Parliament and the limits of the king's power.
9. What was the evacuation of Dunkirk?
- The evacuation of London during the Blitz
- The relocation of the government to Canada
- The withdrawal of troops from India
- Rescue of over 300,000 soldiers from France in 1940
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Rescue of over 300,000 soldiers from France in 1940
Why: In 1940, many civilian volunteers in small boats helped the Navy rescue more than 300,000 men from the beaches around Dunkirk.
10. What did the Huguenots flee from?
- Revolution in Russia
- War in Germany
- Famine in Ireland
- Religious persecution in France
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Religious persecution in France
Why: The Huguenots were French Protestants who fled to England (mostly before 1720) to escape religious persecution.
11. Who is regarded as the founder of modern nursing?
- Emmeline Pankhurst
- Florence Nightingale
- Mary Seacole
- Elizabeth Garrett
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Florence Nightingale
Why: Florence Nightingale worked in military hospitals during the Crimean War and is regarded as the founder of modern nursing.
12. Which of these did the Romans build in Britain?
- Roads and baths
- Hill forts
- Stonehenge
- Longships
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Roads and baths
Why: The Romans built roads, baths, aqueducts, and Hadrian's Wall.
13. Which of these is NOT listed as an Anglo-Saxon kingdom?
- East Anglia
- Mercia
- Northumbria
- Aquitaine
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Aquitaine
Why: The Anglo-Saxon kingdoms listed are Wessex, Mercia, Northumbria, and East Anglia.
14. The Hundred Years' War was a series of conflicts between England and which country?
- Spain
- Normandy
- Scotland
- France
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France
Why: The lesson says the Hundred Years' War was a series of conflicts between England and France.
15. Which of Henry VIII's wives was the fifth in order?
- Jane Seymour
- Anne Boleyn
- Catherine Parr
- Catherine Howard
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Catherine Howard
Why: The six wives in order placed Catherine Howard fifth.
16. From which country did George I come?
- Ireland
- Germany
- France
- Scotland
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Germany
Why: George I was from Germany and spoke little English.
17. Who led the British forces at the Battle of Waterloo?
- Horatio Nelson
- William Wilberforce
- Admiral Nelson
- The Duke of Wellington
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The Duke of Wellington
Why: The lesson states the Battle of Waterloo was led by the Duke of Wellington.
18. What does Eid al-Fitr celebrate?
- The pilgrimage to Mecca
- The new year
- The end of Ramadan
- The birthday of the Prophet Muhammad
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The end of Ramadan
Why: Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for a month.
19. Who wrote 'Treasure Island' and 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'?
- Arthur Conan Doyle
- Charles Dickens
- Thomas Hardy
- Robert Louis Stevenson
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Why: Robert Louis Stevenson, a Scottish author, wrote 'Treasure Island' and 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'.
20. Who was captain when England won the 1966 World Cup?
- Bobby Moore
- Geoff Hurst
- Gordon Banks
- Bobby Charlton
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Bobby Moore
Why: Bobby Moore captained England when they won the World Cup in 1966.
21. What is the United Nations Security Council and what is the UK's role?
- A NATO committee; UK leads it
- The UN body that recommends action on international crises; UK is one of 5 permanent members
- A Commonwealth body; UK chairs it
- A European court; UK is an observer
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The UN body that recommends action on international crises; UK is one of 5 permanent members
Why: The UN Security Council recommends action when there are international crises. The UK is one of five permanent members.
22. What is the Foreign Secretary responsible for?
- Crime and policing
- Managing relationships with foreign countries
- The economy
- Education
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Managing relationships with foreign countries
Why: The Foreign Secretary is responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries.
23. Which subjects do the Life in the UK test questions cover?
- Only British geography
- British values, history, traditions, government and everyday life
- Only modern UK politics
- Only the English language
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British values, history, traditions, government and everyday life
Why: The questions cover British values, history, traditions, government and everyday life as set out in the handbook.
24. Of which Anglo-Saxon kingdom was Alfred the Great the king?
- Wessex
- Northumbria
- Mercia
- East Anglia
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Wessex
Why: Alfred the Great was king of Wessex when he united the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms against the Vikings.
About this Life in the UK practice test
Mock test 17 is one of 30 free Life in the UK practice tests on BritPass. Each one mirrors the real exam — 24 multiple-choice questions drawn from the official handbook, a 45-minute time limit, and the same 75% pass mark. Questions cover British values and principles, history, government and the law, and life in modern Britain. Practising full mock tests under timed conditions is the single best way to know whether you are ready to book the real test.
How scoring works
You need 18 out of 24 correct answers (75%) to pass. After you finish, BritPass shows your score, a chapter-by-chapter breakdown of your weak areas, and the correct answer and explanation for every question. Take the test as many times as you like — sign up free to save your scores and track your progress over time.