Life in the UK test practice question · Society and culture
Lent starts on Ash Wednesday. How long does it last?
Answer options
- 40 daysCorrect
- 7 days
- 12 days
- 100 days
Answer: 40 days
Lent is a 40-day time of fasting and prayer before Easter. Many people give up a food they enjoy, such as chocolate.
Checked 8 November 2026