Life in the UK Test

1.What is a quango?

A) an African dish, very popular with the immigrants from that continent

B) the official language of the Isle of Man

C) a semi-independent agency set up by the government; they are officially called Non-Departmental Public Bodies

D) an independent agency, sponsored by the government; they are officially called Non-Public Departmental Bodies.

2.What is the traditional Christmas meal?

A) meat sausages with mashed potatoes and fruit salad

B) oatmeal with blueberries and apple pudding

C) roast turkey and pudding made from suet, dried fruit and spices

D) fish and chips, followed by tea

3.What is celebrated on February 14th?

A) St Patricks Day – Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

B) St Valentines Day

C) Februarys Fool Day

D) Remembrance Day

4.What is the Kirk?

A) the main church in Northern Ireland

B) the other name of the Church of Scotland

C) a protestant denomination based in Wales

D) the name often given to Roman Catholics in Britain

5.When will the next census take place?

A) 2007

B) 2008

C) 2011

D) 2012

Right Answers:

1C – 2C – 3B – 4B – 5C