How many of 100 Britons passed the citizenship exam?
It is the test that every immigrant must pass to gain British citizenship, ensuring that succesful applicants have a grasp of the country’s life, customs and culture. But to judge by the results of a quiz conducted in a North London pub this week, the test is too hard for most born-and-bred Britons. The informal sitting of the test, organised by the Manifesto Club, showed that the questions were so tricky that not one of 100 British citizens was good enough to pass. The 24-question exam was introduced in 2005 after David Blunkett, the former Home Secretary, insisted that new immigrants should grasp the English language and the nature of British life, customs and culture.
