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What is the official name of the country comprising England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

• Great Britain

• United Kingdom

• England

• Britain

The British Isles include which of the following nations?

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

• England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

• England, Scotland, and Wales

• England and the Republic of Ireland

In which sport do England and Scotland compete as separate teams?

• Olympics

• Rugby

• Cricket

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a symbol associated with Scotland?

• Thistle

• St Andrew’s Cross

• Rose

• St Andrew

The phrase “Anglo-American relations” is commonly used to refer to relations between:

• England and the USA

• The United Kingdom and the USA

• Scotland and the USA

• Wales and the USA

Why might some Scots be upset when called “English”?

• Because they speak a different language

• Because they have a distinct national identity

• Because they do not live in England

• Because they do not use the Union Jack

The Union Jack flag is a combination of which symbols?

• St George’s Cross, St Andrew’s Cross, and St Patrick’s Cross

• St George’s Cross and St Andrew’s Cross

• St David’s Cross and St Patrick’s Cross

• St George’s Cross and the Dragon of Cadwallader

Which of the following is a common informal name for a Scottish man?

• Paddy

• Jock

• Dai

• Taffy

According to the article “The Invisible Scot,” which illustrates England’s dominance?

• Scotland has no national football team

• Organizations often use “England” or no geographic label for England/Wales but specify “Scotland” for Scotland

• Scotland has no patron saint

• Scotland does not use English

How do English people tend to view Scottish, Welsh, or Irish teams when they compete against teams outside the British Isles?

• As rivals

• As foreign teams

• As similar to the English team

• As irrelevant