Exam 9 — Life in the UK Test Practice

About Exam 9 (Official 3rd Edition Handbook)

Exam 9 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: The last battle between Britain and France was the battle of Waterloo.Question 2: Where is the Lake District National Park located?Question 3: Who was born in Stratford-upon-Avon?Question 4: What does Hogmanay refer to?Question 5: What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?Question 6: Which flower is associated with Northern Ireland?Question 7: What movement challenged the authority of the Pope?Question 8: Which of the following wars took place between 1899 and 1902 in South Africa?Question 9: Which two of the following policies are not controlled by the devolved administrations?Question 10: How old do citizens of the UK, the Irish Republic or the Commonwealth have to be to stand for public office?Question 11: How did the Government promote policies of free trade during the Victorian Age?Question 12: Who was Admiral Nelson?Question 13: Which invention led to the rapid development of industry in Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries?Question 14: What English King introduced the Domesday Book?Question 15: What did ‘the Butler Act’ introduce in 1944?Question 16: What building was constructed in Hyde Park to hold the Great Exhibition of 1851?Question 17: £100 is the highest value note in circulation in the UK.Question 18: Which two responsibilities will you have as a British citizen?Question 19: Why is 1928 an important year in women’s voting history?Question 20: Northern Ireland uses a system called ‘individual registration’ and all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form.Question 21: During the Middle Ages, who were the serfs?Question 22: MPs can only be contacted by post.Question 23: What is the small claims procedure?Question 24: Who was Florence Nightingale?

Life in the UK Exam 9

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Life in the UK Test question illustration

What does Hogmanay refer to?

Correct Answer: New Year's Eve in Scotland

Hogmanay is the Scottish word for New Year's Eve — 31 December.

It is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Scotland, including large street parties in Edinburgh and Glasgow, fireworks, and the tradition of first-footing (being the first to cross a neighbour's threshold after midnight).