70% of Britons Can't Pass Subjectship Test

[saxitoxin]

A new expose by Channel 4 reveals 70% of Britons can't pass the British Subjectship Test, required of immigrants to Britain who want to become subjects of Her Exalted Worshipfulness Elizabeth II.

In addition to failing the subjectship test, about half of Britons said they preferred to live in whites-only neighborhoods, 54% said they didn't know what words were "okay" and "not okay" with which to describe minorities, and more than 2/3 (70%) felt there were way too many non-whites in Britain.

http://www.channel4.com/info/press/news ... nship-test

[saxitoxin]

Here are ten sample questions provided by the official state broadcaster, BBC. Can you pass?

1. Almost 60m people live in the UK. By what factor do the native-born English outnumber Scots or Welsh?

A: By nine to one
B: By seven to one
C: By six to one

2. The origins of our Parliament were in the early Middle Ages. In 1215 the great barons forced rights from a tyrannical King John". What is that document called?

A: The Mappa Mundi
B: The Magna Carta
C: The Bill of Rights

3. When did all 18-year-olds get the vote?

A: 1918
B: 1928
C: 1969

4. There are four national saints' days in the UK, one for each nation. Which order do they fall in the calendar?

A: St Andrews, St Patrick's, St David's and St George's
B: St David's, St Patrick's, St George's and St Andrews
C: St George's, St Patrick's, St Andrews and St David's

5. Where does Father Christmas come from?

A: Lapland
B: Iceland
C: The North Pole

6. Where does the myth of Father Christmas come from?

A: The Victorians
B: Pagan myths updated by Shakespeare
C: German/Swedish immigrants to the USA

7. What should you do if you spill someone's pint in the pub?

A: You would offer to buy the person another pint
B: You would offer to dry their wet shirt with your own
C: You may need to prepare for a fight in the car park

8. Which two telephone numbers can you call for an ambulance?

A: 999 or 112
B: 999 or 111
C: 999 or any other digit three times

9. What's the minimum time you must have been married before you can divorce?

A: Six months
B: One year
C: Two years

10. What must dog owners do?

A: Get a licence
B: Get the dog neutered
C: Get a collar with the owner's name and address

[saxitoxin]

Not quite as bad as the 70% failure rate, but still pretty bad, 38% of Americans can't pass the U.S. citizenship test, says the Washington Post.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/com ... _blog.html

Here are some sample questions from official state broadcaster VOA. Can you pass?

1. Who is the governor of your state?
[Free Form Answer]

2. Who said "give me liberty or give me death?"
A - Patrick Henry
B - Samuel Adams
C - Thomas Jefferson
D - Paul Revere
E - John Hancock

3. What Immigration Services form is used to become a naturalized immigrant?
A - 1040EZ
B - W-2
C - N-400
D - N-500
E - 1090

4. What is the date of Independence Day?
A - July 1
B - July 2
C - July 3
D - July 4
E - July 5

5. How many stripes are there on the United States flag?
A - 3
B - 10
C - 13
D - 50
E - 67

6. Who is the Father of the country?
A - Thomas Jefferson
B - George Washington
C - Abraham Lincoln
D - Benjamin Franklin
E - Theodore Roosevelt

7. In what year was the constitution written?
A - 1776
B - 1783
C - 1787
D - 1812
E - 1865

8. What is the street address of the White House?
[free form answer]

9. How many states are there in the Union?
A - 10
B - 13
C - 48
D - 50
E - 100

10. Who composed The Star Spangled Banner?
A - Francis Scott Key
B - Phillip Phile
C - John Phillip Sousa
D - John Adams
E - Betsy Ross

[saxitoxin]

60% of Canadians would fail the Canadian citizenship test, Reuters reports.

I couldn't find any sample questions but I imagine they're things like How many goals equal a hat trick? and What size blade should you use to chop down a western red cedar?

[saxitoxin]

60% of Australians would flunk that country's citizenship test, according to 9News. Here are sample questions. Would you pass?

1. What do we remember on Anzac Day?
a. The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli, Turkey
b. The arrival of the first free settlers from Great Britain
c. The landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove

2. What are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal Flag?
a. Black, red and yellow
b. Green, white and black
c. Blue, white and green

3. Which official symbol of Australia identifies Commonwealth property?
a. The national anthem
b. Australia’s national flower
c. Commonwealth Coat of Arms

4. Which of these statements about Australia’s system of government is correct?
a. The Queen of Australia chooses people to form the Australian Parliament
b. The government is elected by the people
c. The Prime Minister chooses our Members of Parliament

5. Which of these is an example of freedom of speech?
a. People can peacefully protest against government decisions
b. Men and women are treated equally in a court of law
c. Australians are free to not follow a religion

6. Which of these statements about government in Australia is correct?
a. The government does not allow some religions
b. Government in Australia is secular
c. Religious laws are passed by parliament

7. Which of these is an example of equality in Australia?
a. Everyone follows the same religion
b. Men and women have the same rights
c. Everyone belongs to the same political party

8. Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over?
a. To attend local council meetings
b. To vote in elections
c. To have a current Australian passport

9. Which of these is a role of the Governor-General?
a. The appointment of state premiers
b. The signing of Bills passed by the Australian Parliament
c. The appointment of the Head of State

10. Which of these statements about state governments is correct?
a. All states have the same constitution
b. Each state has its own constitution
c. The states have no constitution

[Lootifer]

why in the f*ck do you need to know old ass shit justr to live somewhere?!!~?

show me ur smart and you can camp in mah back yard fo sure

[KoolBak]

Comparing the English to stoopid Ameruhkins? Big risk there; get ready to be lambasted! lmao

I missed 3 of the USA questions; do I pass?

PS - More of the Canadian test questions, perhaps:

-What are the main ingredients of Poutine?
-How many ounces of hops are used to brew one bottle of Labatts?
-How much free codiene can every canadian have per day?
-What is the penalty for being impolite to a stranger?

[DirtyDishSoap]

I'll give the US thing a shot.

1. No idea since I really don't belong in any state atm.
2. C
3. Well I'm not an immigrant so I wouldn't know. Wild guess, is A. ..Pretty sure the W-2 form is taxes.
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. No idea. DC Street? Lol.
9. Trick question? 50. D
10. A I'm pretty sure. (United States) constitution.

[Baron Von PWN]

Comparing the English to stoopid Ameruhkins? Big risk there; get ready to be lambasted! lmao

I missed 3 of the USA questions; do I pass?

PS - More of the Canadian test questions, perhaps:

-What are the main ingredients of Poutine?
-How many ounces of hops are used to brew one bottle of Labatts?
-How much free codiene can every canadian have per day?
-What is the penalty for being impolite to a stranger?

1.Potatoes, Gravy, cheese curds
2. Trick question, labatts is alcoholic sugar water
3. Trick question, pharmaceuticals are not covered by national healthcare (I think this is where you were going with this?)
4. Death by RCMP cavalry charge.

[Aradhus]

I got 10 out of 14, but you would need to read the book 'Life in the UK' that foreigners are given to read to answer some of the questions, because they're asking what the book says about the subject the question is on.

[thegreekdog]

Those US questions are ridiculous. "Who is the father of the country?"

Also, +1 internets for funny to Saxi for using the word "subjectship" rather than "citizenship."

[Commander62890]

#3 was the only really tough one for the US test... well, I also couldn't remember the number of White House address, but I got the street. Got 9/15 on the British. Those were rough.