Testing: Claudia O'Doherty

London-based production company The Invisible Dot are fast becoming the voice in comedy cool. Consistently putting on great gigs with exciting young comics in the capital, they are now touring the country with The New Wave, their pick of up-and-coming stand-ups. On 22 November, they visit Manchester's Dancehouse Theatre, with Mark Watson serving as MC.

For this Northwest outing, Watson will be joined by 2012 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Claudia O’Doherty. After another successful turn at this year's Fringe (which received a five-star review from us), the Australian is also coming off the back of an amazing series of Blaps for Channel 4 online, in which she explored the nature of her recently adopted homeland of England, while simultaneously launching her career as an actor and illusionist. To quiz her knowledge of this fair isle we've gathered together some of the questions from the Life in the UK Test the Home Office doles out to those seeking to settle here. Judging by her answers, she may not be intending to stay for long.

How many parliamentary constituencies are there?

50, as many stars as there are on the flag.

Many job applications will require a covering letter and…? 

Bra size.

What is a quango?

A fruit made from a bird.

What is the correct speed limit on single carriageways?

Medium.

When is a by-election held?

Mid-way through the election.

Which countries make up the UK?

Dublin and France.

Mary the daughter of Henry VIII was a devout Catholic and persecuted Protestants, she became known as…

Proud Mary.

Julius Caesar led a Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC but this was unsuccessful and for nearly ______ years Britain remained separate from the Roman Empire.

Zero years. Trick question.

What is the Grand National?

Horse party.

What must you buy if you have a device that can be used for watching or recording TV programmes?

A TV.

What kind of bird do people usually eat on Christmas Day in the UK?

Squab.

Drugs such as heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, amphetamines and cannabis are…?

Offered to the top people at the party.

Anne of Cleves, the wife of Henry VIII, was a ______ princess.

Married.

Who is the head of state of the UK?

Lady Quango.