Practice Test 9 (24 questions):


13. Which famous British novelist wrote Brighton Rock?

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14. Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? The Highland Clearances occurred in Wales.

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15. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Income tax pays for services such as education, roads and the armed services.

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16. Jane Seymour gave birth to the son Henry VIII wanted. What was his name?

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17. Looking after the environment involves which TWO of the following?

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18. Some people, particularly in Scotland, continued to support James IIafter his exile. What were these supporters called?

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19. During the 19th century, Britain and the East India Company gained control of large parts of which TWO countries?

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20. Which of the following was the composer Ralph Vaughan Williams strongly influenced by?

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21. Why did George I rely increasingly on his ministers?

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22. John Petts was a Welshman famous in which TWO of these areas of art?

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23. Which TWO of the following are 20th-century British discoveries or inventions?

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24. Which one of the following is one of the purposes of the National Citizen Service programme?

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