Testing, Testing

This castle has been here since the 16th century and hasn't really changed — it has stood the test of ..........
duration
time
history
length

The law that has just been passed may be useful but we don't know until we've ......... it to the test.
placed
struck
started
put

I think you're wise to find out first before you agree and believe it's a good idea to test the ......... first.
waters
springs
rivers
lakes

No-one knows whether he'll succeed in his attempt to get compensation as it's a bit of a test ..........
theme
process
case
example

Obviously before you buy a car, you'll be allowed to test ......... it first.
travel
drive
try
conduct

These are indeed ......... times for the government as people are deciding whether to vote for them in the next election.
tested
tester
testing
testable

He was one of the most experienced of the company's test ......... who decided whether a plane was safe to fly.
drivers
travellers
operations
pilots

In the story of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde we see the hero mix something up in a test ......... and then drink it.
tube
pipe
glass
cup

The aircraft engine had to be placed in a test ......... to make sure that it worked properly.
pit
hole
bed
centre

In order to make sure that your television is tuned properly there is a coloured test ......... on the screen.
paper
sheet
place
card