Question 1

What makes up the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Answer

Wales, England, Scotland

Answer

England, Ireland, Scotland

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

19

Answer

18

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

London fire

Question 4

Which of the following nationalities has the largest number of UK residents?

Accepted Answer

Indian

Answer

Irish

Answer

Polish

Question 5

After English (and Welsh in Wales), which language is the most commonly spoken mother tongue in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Polish

Answer

Irish

Answer

Indian

Question 6

What is the most prominent religion in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Anglicanism (Church of England)

Answer

Catholicism

Question 7

How often is a general election held in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Every five years, on the first Thursday in May.

Answer

Every five years, on the lastThursday in May.

Question 8

Which of the following is considered poor etiquette in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Arriving at someone's house to say 'hello' uninvited.

Answer

Arriving at someone's house 15 min late.

Question 9

How should you address senior managers in a British organisation?

Accepted Answer

By their first name.

Answer

using Sir/Madam

Question 10

Which of these is best avoided during a business meeting with British partners?

Accepted Answer

Folding your arms

Answer

looking the person straight in the eyes

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