The same mix USCIS uses: 20 questions drawn at random from the 128, one point each, 12 correct is a pass. Options are here to make it scorable — the real interview has none, so say your answer out loud before you click.
Start a new 20-question test| Score | What it means | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| 0–9 | Not ready | Work theme by theme with the audio, one file a day |
| 10–11 | Close, but not a pass | Find the theme you miss most and redo it alone |
| 12–15 | Pass, thin margin | The oral test has no options; aim for 17+ |
| 16–20 | Ready | Keep the missed questions on a list and re-listen the day before |
A click is recognition, not recall. If you scored 18 here but cannot say the same answers out loud without looking, the interview will feel different — read each question aloud and answer before revealing.
Twenty is the maximum the officer will ask, and the draw is random from the whole bank, so a single run can leave out an entire theme. That is the point: three different tests in a row give a far better reading than one long session on the same file. Our PDF has five scored tests on paper, which is closer to the interview than a click.
Civics 128 — an independent study kit. The 128 questions and their acceptable answers are taken from USCIS form M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), published on uscis.gov and in the public domain. Audio, practice tests, answer keys and all written guidance are original to this kit. No affiliation with, endorsement by, or connection to USCIS, DHS or any government agency.
Answers that change with elections or appointments were checked on 5 November 2026 — always confirm them at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates before your interview. No tracking cookies, no personal data collected. Page updated 2026-11-05.