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Questions:

1) Which British band, known for hits like "Yellow" and "Fix You", released the album "A Rush of Blood to the Head"?

 

2) Which comedian starred in the 2009 film "Bruno" and is known for his satirical characters such as Ali G and Borat?

a) Russell Brand b) John Oliver c) Sacha Baron Cohen 

 

3) Which British fantasy writer penned the "His Dark Materials" trilogy, including the novel "Northern Lights" (or "The Golden Compass" in North America)?

 

4) The British series "Downton Abbey" is set during which historical period?

 

5) Which British actor portrayed Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" film series starting from "X-Men: First Class"?

a) Patrick Stewart b) Ian McKellen c) James McAvoy 

 

6) In which British city would you find the art gallery known as "The Tate Modern"?

 

7) Who is the British author of the "Alex Rider" series, a collection of young adult spy novels?

 

8) The iconic British fashion designer known for her punk-inspired designs and close association with the Sex Pistols is?

a) Stella McCartney b) Mary Quant c) Vivienne Westwood

 

9) The British TV drama "Call the Midwife" is set in which London neighborhood?

 

10) Which British actor starred in "A Single Man", "The King's Speech", and played Mr. Darcy in the 1995 BBC adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice"?

 

Answers:

1) Which British band, known for hits like "Yellow" and "Fix You", released the album "A Rush of Blood to the Head"?

Answer: Coldplay.

 

2) Which comedian starred in the 2009 film "Bruno" and is known for his satirical characters such as Ali G and Borat?

a) Russell Brand b) John Oliver c) Sacha Baron Cohen 

Answer: c) Sacha Baron Cohen.

 

3) Which British fantasy writer penned the "His Dark Materials" trilogy, including the novel "Northern Lights" (or "The Golden Compass" in North America)?

Answer: Philip Pullman.

 

4) The British series "Downton Abbey" is set during which historical period?

Answer: It spans from the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 to the early 1920s.

 

5) Which British actor portrayed Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" film series starting from "X-Men: First Class"?

a) Patrick Stewart b) Ian McKellen c) James McAvoy 

Answer: c) James McAvoy.

 

6) In which British city would you find the art gallery known as "The Tate Modern"?

Answer: London.

 

7) Who is the British author of the "Alex Rider" series, a collection of young adult spy novels?

Answer: Anthony Horowitz.

 

8) The iconic British fashion designer known for her punk-inspired designs and close association with the Sex Pistols is?

a) Stella McCartney b) Mary Quant c) Vivienne Westwood

Answer: c) Vivienne Westwood.

 

9) The British TV drama "Call the Midwife" is set in which London neighborhood?

Answer: Poplar.

 

10) Which British actor starred in "A Single Man", "The King's Speech", and played Mr. Darcy in the 1995 BBC adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice"?

Answer: Colin Firth.