Exam 13 — Life in the UK Test Practice

About Exam 13 (Official 3rd Edition Handbook)

Exam 13 is a free 24-question timed mock examination for British citizenship naturalisation and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR / settlement) applicants in the United Kingdom. Every question is written directly from the official Home Office handbook, Life in the UK: A Guide for New Residents (3rd Edition), covering British values, UK history, society, and government. To pass the official Life in the UK Test (booking fee £50 at gov.uk), candidates must answer at least 18 out of 24 multiple-choice questions correctly (75% pass mark) within 45 minutes.

Question 1: Who was William Wilberforce?Question 2: Who was a famous Art Deco ceramic designer?Question 3: How are public holidays called?Question 4: In the UK, you have to be 21 years old to be able to vote in a general election.Question 5: Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?Question 6: Which of the following castles is located in Scotland?Question 7: James I was King of which country before becoming King of England?Question 8: Where is the home of horse racing in Britain?Question 9: When is St George’s day?Question 10: Boudicca, was a tribal leader who fought against which foreign invaders?Question 11: Which is the largest National Park in England?Question 12: Which of the following poems is about a group of people going on a pilgrimage?Question 13: How did Charles II manage to escape to Europe after his defeat in the Civil War?Question 14: Who defeated the Vikings?Question 15: Who was William Caxton?Question 16: Where do Beefeaters serve as tour guides?Question 17: During the rebellion of the clans in Scotland, Bonnie Prince Charlie was supported by clansmen from which Scottish region?Question 18: What religion did Elizabeth I follow?Question 19: Who became famous for his tramp character in silent movies?Question 20: Which armed force was used in the Battle of Britain?Question 21: Which of the following poets was inspired by nature?Question 22: Against which country did Britain fight at the Battle of Waterloo?Question 23: Which of the following statements about UK shops is correct?Question 24: Which country sent a fleet of ships to England in 1588?

Life in the UK Exam 13

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Who defeated the Vikings?

Correct Answer: King Alfred the Great

King Alfred the Great defeated the Vikings and united the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England against them.

Alfred (reigned 871–899) was King of Wessex. After a famous period of resistance, he defeated the Viking leader Guthrum at the Battle of Edington (878). He is the only English monarch ever called "the Great".