Below are 5 free practice tests built entirely from questions classified under this handbook chapter. Each test mirrors the multiple-choice format of the real exam and includes a written explanation under every answer so you learn while you practise.
We recommend taking one practice test per study session, then re-reading the chapter study notes for any topic you got wrong. Repeat until you can comfortably score 22/25 or better — at that point you are ready to move on to a timed mock test.
Practice test 1
25 multiple-choice questions with answer explanations.
Practice test 2
25 multiple-choice questions with answer explanations.
Practice test 3
25 multiple-choice questions with answer explanations.
Practice test 4
25 multiple-choice questions with answer explanations.
Practice test 5
25 multiple-choice questions with answer explanations.
Why practise by chapter?
The official exam draws questions from every chapter of the handbook and mixes them up at random. Practising one chapter at a time helps you isolate weaknesses — if you keep failing dates from the Tudor period, for example, you can re-read that section without grinding through unrelated material. Once your single-chapter scores are strong, switch to mixed-chapter mock tests so you are not caught off guard on test day.
Other chapters
- What is the UK — 5 practice tests
- A Long and Illustrious History — 5 practice tests
- A Modern, Thriving Society — 5 practice tests
- The UK Government, the Law and Your Role — 5 practice tests