Quiz Time

Why are the British considered to have a verbal rather than a visual culture?

• A. They prefer watching movies to reading books

• B. They can more easily name famous writers than painters or musicians

• C. They don’t have any well-known visual artists

• D. They have no clear interest in the arts

British writers usually focus on:

What materials were used to create the Goddess of the North?

• Metal and wood

• Concrete and glass

• Soil and mining waste

• Stone and brick

The ​1960s were a crucial period when British artists significantly impacted...

• K-pop

• Jazz

• modern pop music

• Country

The heart of British theatre is located in London

• True

• False

​ ...often looks to Britain for talented people to star in big movies.

• Hollywood
• Movies
• Theatre

Many British artists say they just write what they

What does the author suggest by comparing the number of votes for The Big Read and Pop Idol?

• People are more willing to vote for books than for music shows.

• Pop Idol was less popular than The Big Read.

• The British are not interested in literature.

• Interest in books exists, but entertainment shows attract more public attention.

What is this place

• Goddess of the North

• The Royal Academy

• Angel of the North

British artists never tried to combine pop music with folk or classical music.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

They did try hard to mix these genres.