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The Life Cycle Of A Star (physics Only) (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'The Life Cycle Of A Star (physics Only)' from the broader topic Space Physics. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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How does mass loss (via stellar winds) affect the evolution of a massive star?
How does a star’s luminosity change as it evolves off the main sequence into a red giant?
What is the typical observational signature that distinguishes a neutron star from a white dwarf?
Which physical balance determines whether a star remains stable during its main-sequence lifetime?
During the red-giant phase, helium fusion begins in the core through which primary reaction chain?
Why do massive stars undergo successive stages of fusion forming heavier elements up to iron?
Which nuclear process mainly provides energy in a typical main-sequence star like the Sun?
Which property of a star most strongly determines its evolutionary path and final fate?
Which statement about white dwarfs is correct?
Which remnant is expected from the core collapse of a very massive star (above ~20–25 solar masses) after a supernova?
What determines whether a stellar core becomes a neutron star rather than a black hole after a supernova?