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What makes up The United Kingdom?

• Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland

• Wales, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the republic of Ireland

• Wales, England and scotland

Answer explanation

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain was formed in 1707 and in 1801 Ireland joined Great Britain. In 1922 the south of Ireland withdrew from this union and became a sovereign republic, whilst Northern Ireland remained part of The United Kingdom.

Which title do many British women use to avoid indicating whether or not they are married?

• Mrs

• Ms

• Miss

Answer explanation

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Mrs is used by married women and Miss by single ones, but many of them prefer using Ms as it doesn't reveal their marital status.

What is the name of the British flag?

• The Union Jack

• The Jack United

• The Jack Union

Answer explanation

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The Union Jack is a combination of three flags representing their country's saint patron:

- St. Andrew (scotland);

- St. Patrick (Ireland);

- St. George (England)

All together they formed the Union Jack.

What is the British currency?

• the euro

• the dollar

• the pound

Answer explanation

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Despite they normally accept Euros, they never give up of their own currency, not even when they were part of the European Union.

Brits are very proud of their pound sterling, the basic monetary unit of Great Britain, divided (since 1971) decimally into 100 new pence.

What is a double-decker?

• A bus

• A monument

• A famous british dish

Answer explanation

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a double decker is a bus with two floors and much appreciatedby tourists who want to sightseeing the city.

What is the minimum compulsory school leaving age in the UK?

• 16

• 18

• 21

Answer explanation

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It is compulsory to attend school from 5 to 16 in the UK. From 16 to 18, students must either remain full-time at school or college or start an apprenticeship or traineeship.

What do the British celebrate on Bonfire night on 5th November?

• The failure of Guy Fawkes to blow up the king and Houses of Parliament

• The formation of the United Kingdom

• The end of the Great Fire of London

Answer explanation

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Many British people light bonfires and set off fireworks on 5th November, to celebrate the failure of a Catholic plot led by Guy Fawkes to blow up the ing and houses of parliament in 1605.

What is the name of the famous English writer, author of "Romeo and Juliet"?

• William Dafoe

• William Collins

• William Shakespeare

Answer explanation

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Among other well-known plays, Romeo and Juliet is probably the most famous play written by William Shakespeare and addaped numerous times for stage.

Which English-speaking country is also called the Emerald Isle?

• New Zealand

• Australia

• The Republic of Ireland

Answer explanation

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Ireland’s resplendent greenery played a big part, of course, in earning it the nickname the Emerald Isle

When is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?

• On 17th March

• On 7th January

• On 17th November

Answer explanation

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Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17th March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. 385 – c. 461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland.