British people, questions for you

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No looking up answers!

1. Why did the Huguenots come to Britain?
A - To invade the country and seize land
B - To find jobs and a better life
C - To avoid religious persecution
D - To avoid a famine

2. In which year did married women get the right to divorce their husband?
A - 1837
B - 1857
C - 1875
D - 1882

3. The number of children and young people up to the age of 19 in the UK is
A - 13 million
B - 14 million
C - 15 million
D - 16 million

4. In the 1950s, textile and engineering firms sent agents to which TWO countries to find workers?
A - Russia
B - India
C - Vietnam
D - Pakistan

5. Life peers are appointed by
A - the monarch
B - the Prime Minister
C - the Speaker of the House of Commons
D - the Chief Whip

6. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the Commonwealth?
A - Mozambique
B - Seychelles
C - Singapore
D - Indonesia

7. In 2001 the population of the UK was nearly
A - 56 million
B - 58 million
C - 60 million
D - 62 million


1 - C
2 - B
3 - C
4 - B & D
5 - A
6 - D
7 - C

Comments

[yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com]

If you can answer the following questions, you can gain citizenship to Athlum instead:

1. How hot is the Dave?
A - Not hot
B - Kind of hot
C - Hot
D - Very hot

2. Which of the following is Torgal NOT known for?
A - Being long suffering
B - Being David's bitch
C - Dancing on ice
D - Wearing very little clothes

3. Which of the following does NOT interest the Marquis of Athlum?
A - Split-end ears
B - The ass flag
C - Sparkles
D - Fake tan

You may begin.

[storme]

D, C, ...is this actually a trick question? I guess A, because it would make Torgal sad to compete. :P

[yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com]

The Dave wouldn't want to make Torgal sad. XD

[storme]

Did I pass?

[yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com]

You've passed with flying colours! Now you get to fly your bum flag for the Dave. :D