#Quiz: are you smart enough to pass the US citizenship exam?

The following 10 questions were taken only from the civics portion of the US citizenship exam, which tests applicants on US government knowledge and history. There is also an English language component on the real exam. And the test is not multiple choice – like this one. Applicants must orally answer six out of 10 correct. So, in celebration of America's independence from Great Britain, see how much you know about US history. [Footnote: Question 8 was clarified on 12 February 2015, by adding the words "federally recognised".]

US Constitution and feather pen. Photograph: Alamy

1. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776 July 4, 1676 July 4, 1767 July 4, 1667

2. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

A treaty to end the American Civil War An executive order to free slaves in the South An amendment to give blacks the right to vote A supreme court decision that ended segregation

3. What did Susan B Anthony do?

First American woman to earn the Nobel Peace Prize Started the American Red Cross First woman to earn a medical degree in US Fought for women's rights and civil rights

4. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

John Jay Antonin Scalia William Rehnquist John Roberts

5. The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution. Which of the following was one of the writers?

John Adams Alexander Hamilton Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson

6. Who is in charge of the executive branch?

The chief justice The speaker of the House The president The vice president

7. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

8. Which of the following is NOT a federally recognised American Indian tribe in the United States?

9. Which of the following is NOT a US territory?

Puerto Rico New Caledonia Northern Mariana Islands Guam

Because of the success of the Apollo 13 mission Because of the 13 battles fought for independence Because there were 13 original colonies Because 13 is lucky