Practice Test Set 1

Mixed questions from all 4 parts. This is a free practice test with 20 questions drawn from the testable section of Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, the official study guide the real test is based on.

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Sample questions from this test

  1. 1. Who appoints the Governor-General?

    • A. The Prime Minister
    • B. The King, on the advice of the Australian Prime Minister
    • C. Parliament
    • D. The High Court

    Answer: B. The Governor-General is appointed by the King on the advice of the Australian Prime Minister.

  2. 2. How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

    • A. 76
    • B. 150
    • C. 151
    • D. 200

    Answer: C. The House of Representatives currently has 151 members, each representing a single electorate.

  3. 3. Is polygamy legal in Australia?

    • A. Yes
    • B. No — you can only be legally married to one person at a time
    • C. Only in some states
    • D. Only under religious law

    Answer: B. Polygamy is illegal in Australia. You can only be legally married to one person at a time.

  4. 4. Where are Torres Strait Islander people from?

    • A. Mainland Australia
    • B. Tasmania
    • C. Islands between Queensland and Papua New Guinea
    • D. New Zealand

    Answer: C. Torres Strait Islander people are from islands between the northern tip of Queensland and Papua New Guinea.

  5. 5. When did the Australian gold rush begin?

    • A. 1788
    • B. 1851
    • C. 1901
    • D. 1915

    Answer: B. The gold rush began in 1851 when gold was discovered in New South Wales and Victoria.

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