📝 Knife Crime Quiz

Test Your Knowledge - KS3

Name: _________________________________
Date: _________________
Score: _____ / 10
1 What is the maximum prison sentence for carrying a knife in public?
A 6 months
B 1 year
C 4 years
D No prison, just a fine
2 If you carry a knife, you are:
A More likely to be hurt in a violent situation
B Safer because you can defend yourself
C Less likely to get into trouble
D Protected by the law for self-defence
3 "I was only carrying it for self-defence" is:
A A valid legal defence
B Not a legal excuse - you will still be charged
C Only accepted if you're over 18
D Acceptable if you've been threatened before
4 Is it legal to carry a small penknife (over 3 inches) in public?
A Yes, penknives are always legal
B No, it's illegal without a good reason
C Only if it's folding
D Yes, if you're over 16
5 What percentage of knife crime victims are under 25?
A 10%
B 25%
C 50%
D 75%
6 Someone shows you a knife they've been carrying. The BEST thing to do is:
A Keep it secret - they trusted you
B Tell a trusted adult - you could save their life
C Ask if you can carry one too
D Post about it on social media
7 Walking away from a confrontation is:
A Weak and cowardly
B The smart and brave thing to do
C Only okay if no one is watching
D Never the right choice
8 What is Crimestoppers?
A A TV show about police
B A way to report crime 100% anonymously
C A shop that sells security equipment
D A type of police officer
9 A criminal record from knife possession can affect:
A Nothing - it gets wiped when you turn 18
B Jobs, university applications, and ability to travel abroad
C Only your school record
D Only if you're caught twice
10 What percentage of young people carry weapons?
A Over 50%
B About 25%
C Less than 1%
D About 10%

How did you do?

8-10: Excellent! You understand the dangers of knife crime 🌟

5-7: Good work! Review the areas you missed 👍

0-4: Keep learning! Talk to your teacher 📚

📋 Answer Key (Teacher Copy)

Q1. C - 4 years
Q2. A - More likely to be hurt in a violent situation
Q3. B - Not a legal excuse - you will still be charged
Q4. B - No, it's illegal without a good reason
Q5. C - 50%
Q6. B - Tell a trusted adult - you could save their life
Q7. B - The smart and brave thing to do
Q8. B - A way to report crime 100% anonymously
Q9. B - Jobs, university applications, and ability to travel abroad
Q10. C - Less than 1%

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