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1. Unwilling to face the end of the world, humans (in their infinite wisdom) decided that the best option to avoid extinction was to develop time travel, and head back to the 21st century. Anticipating an unwelcome arrival, they put together a military force to secure a safe landing for the population of future Earth.
The first to go out was a team of scouts. They landed in 2017's UK City of Culture. Where in the north of England did they land?
2. As they were walking around Hull in the early hours of the morning, Private Riddell made an observation. He noticed something about the traffic. Which of the following is true about driving in Britain?
3. When morning arrived, the scout squad came across a little stone church with a special celebration going on inside. A crowd of family and friends came out of the doors, and then something unusual happened!
The bride carried out a tradition, but, thinking she was under attack, Corporal Grey pulled out her laser gun, creating an explosion of tiny petals. Which wedding tradition had Corporal Grey misunderstood?
4. Thanks to global warming, the temperature in the future is a bit different. Staff Sergeant Choudary's squad turned up in 2017 wearing military-issue shorts. Due to the temperature in January in early 21st century Britain, what were most people wearing on their legs?
5. The squad went to update - or should that be antiquate - their look. They headed into a British clothes shop. Which of the following would be the best place to buy clothes in a normal British high street?
6. Once the squad was kitted out, they decided to get something to eat. There was a mixture of smells wafting down the street from the array of fast food restaurants and takeaways.
Which of the following foods, that often comes wrapped in paper, is a traditional British takeaway option?
7. With evidence gathered on clothes and food, the futuristic scouts decided to see what else early 21st century Britain heavily relied on. They walked past a pub advertising 'live sport'. The building was packed: it was absolutely full.
Which sport would the squad find West Bromwich Albion, West Ham United, and Cardiff City all playing on the same day?
8. While walking around the towns of Britain, Private Ricci spotted an intriguing piece of political graffiti. Which of the following British artists was its most likely creator?
9. The scouts became tired of walking around on foot, so Staff Sergeant Choudary decided to call a couple of taxis.
Traditionally, which iconic colour are taxis in London, and to some extent across Britain in general?
10. Travelling around Britain gave the team of scouts an opportunity to survey the British population. It became clear that the country was multicultural, with influences from across the world.
Which era of British history is still having the largest impact on British culture as a whole in the 21st century: its language, food, music, religion, literature, and art?
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