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A woman holds a Union flag umbrella in front of the Big Ben clock tower and the Houses of Parliament in London.
A woman holds a Union flag umbrella in front of the Big Ben clock tower and the Houses of Parliament in London. Luke MacGregor/Reuters

Test your knowledge of the United Kingdom, from Brexit to the British royal family.

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November 20, 2018 9:00 am (EST)

A woman holds a Union flag umbrella in front of the Big Ben clock tower and the Houses of Parliament in London.
A woman holds a Union flag umbrella in front of the Big Ben clock tower and the Houses of Parliament in London. Luke MacGregor/Reuters
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Test your knowledge of countries, history, economics, foreign policy, and more.

The United Kingdom is facing one of its greatest political tests in recent decades as it determines its future relationship with the European Union. Find out how much you know about Britain.  

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