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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
After Charles II was defeated by Cromwell's army, where did he famously hide on one occasion?
Correct answer
In an oak tree
Why
Charles II escaped from Cromwell's army and hid in an oak tree on one occasion. He went into exile in Europe and returned as king in 1660.
Answer choices
- AOn a ship in the Thames
- BIn a church crypt
- CIn the Tower of London
- DIn an oak tree