On the topic of the question styles; I noticed that as I have progressed through the exams I have found them gradualy easier. Possibly partly because the subject matter gets a bit more interesting, but also because I have learned the tricks they try and play on you with the wording of the questions and answers.
A personal favorite was 'How long is a JAR PPL (A) licence valid for?' The answer according to every book I read was 5 years, however the answer on the paper was 60 months.