Would you pass the US citizenship test? 10 questions, including the Federalist Papers one everybody gets wrong

Government officials are celebrating Independence Day by welcoming about 11,000 new citizens to the U.S. this week.

Some 195 naturalization ceremonies were held by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) between June 23 and July 5, double the 5,500 welcomed into the country during the same week last year.

But before they are granted citizenship, all applicants must pass a two-part test. In the first part, they must demonstrate that they understand English.

In the second test, they have to answer six out of ten citizenship questions correctly.

The oral exam consists of multiple choice questions and examiners select ten from a group of 100 questions available for candidates to study before the exam.

Can You Pass the US Citizenship Exam?

MailOnline challenges you to do your best to answer 10 of the citizenship questions that you might see on the real exam. You need 60 percent to pass!

What was one of the reasons colonists came to America?

Colonists came to America for at least six reasons: freedom, political freedom, religious freedom, economic opportunity, the right to practice their religion, and to escape persecution.

Any of these six reasons would be a correct answer to the test.

Who is the ‘Father of the Fatherland?’

The ‘Father of the Nation’ is George Washington, one of the founding fathers and the first president of the United States.

He also chaired the Constitutional Convention in 1787, which drafted the United States Constitution.

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States

The Missouri is the longest river, flowing for over 2,300 miles before emptying into the Mississippi.

The Mississippi is a river that extends over 2,300 miles (3,700 km) from its source at Lake Itasca through the center of the continental United States to the Gulf of Mexico.

One of these two rivers will be marked as corrected during the test.

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

The 13 stripes on the American flag represent the original American colonies.

They are New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

Name a branch or part of government

The six branches covered in the practice test are Congress, the Legislature, the President, the Executive Branch, the Courts, and the Judiciary.

Candidates only need to provide one of these six possible answers for this question to be marked correct on their test.

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France to the United States, stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.

The statue can also be seen from several locations in New Jersey.

The USCIS accepts New York, New York Harbor, Liberty Island, New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson River as correct answers.

What is the last day to file federal income tax forms?

U.S. citizens have until April 15 to file federal income tax forms during tax season.

Name one writer of the Federalist Papers

The Federalist Papers are a series of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay in support of the Constitution and a strong federal government. Any of these names would result in a correct answer.

What right or freedom is in the First Amendment?

Five rights and freedoms protected by the First Amendment are the rights to freedom of speech, religion, assembly, the press, and to petition the government.

Each of these six rights and freedoms is assessed as correct.

In what year was the Constitution written?

The United States Constitution was written in 1787.

The first three words, “We The People,” affirm that the United States government exists to serve its citizens.