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Questions:

1) Which director, known for his dark and stylistic visuals, directed "Edward Scissorhands" and "Corpse Bride"?
 

2) Which British author wrote the historical novel "Wolf Hall", focusing on the rise of Thomas Cromwell?

a) Hilary Mantel b) Julian Barnes c) Ian McEwan

 

3) The Kinks, a seminal British rock band, had a hit song that commented on the English class system called "Dedicated Follower of..." what?

 

4) "Black Mirror", a dystopian anthology series, was created by which British writer and presenter?

a) Stephen Fry b) Richard Ayoade c) Charlie Brooker

 

5) Which British TV series, set in Birmingham post-World War I, focuses on the criminal Shelby family?

 

6) Which influential 1980s alternative rock band had albums such as "Disintegration" and "Seventeen Seconds"?

 

7) Which satirical puppet show, aired during the 1980s and 1990s, lampooned politicians, celebrities, and royalty?

 

8) Which Scottish band, known for hits like "Don't You (Forget About Me)" and "Alive and Kicking", was prominent in the 1980s music scene?

 

9) "Red Dwarf", a British sci-fi sitcom, featured a hologram named what?

 

10) The Cutty Sark, a historic ship, is located in which London district, known for its maritime history?

 

Answers:

1) Which director, known for his dark and stylistic visuals, directed "Edward Scissorhands" and "Corpse Bride"?
Answer: Tim Burton

 

2) Which British author wrote the historical novel "Wolf Hall", focusing on the rise of Thomas Cromwell?

a) Hilary Mantel b) Julian Barnes c) Ian McEwan

Answer: a) Hilary Mantel

 

3) The Kinks, a seminal British rock band, had a hit song that commented on the English class system called "Dedicated Follower of..." what?

Answer: Fashion.

 

4) "Black Mirror", a dystopian anthology series, was created by which British writer and presenter?

a) Stephen Fry b) Richard Ayoade c) Charlie Brooker

Answer: c) Charlie Brooker

 

5) Which British TV series, set in Birmingham post-World War I, focuses on the criminal Shelby family?

Answer: Peaky Blinders.

 

6) Which influential 1980s alternative rock band had albums such as "Disintegration" and "Seventeen Seconds"?

Answer: The Cure.

 

7) Which satirical puppet show, aired during the 1980s and 1990s, lampooned politicians, celebrities, and royalty?

Answer: Spitting Image.

 

8) Which Scottish band, known for hits like "Don't You (Forget About Me)" and "Alive and Kicking", was prominent in the 1980s music scene?

Answer: Simple Minds.

 

9) "Red Dwarf", a British sci-fi sitcom, featured a hologram named what?

Answer: Rimmer (or Arnold Rimmer).

 

10) The Cutty Sark, a historic ship, is located in which London district, known for its maritime history?

Answer: Greenwich.