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Worksheets'Blood Brothers' by Willy Russell
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 16mins
'Blood Brothers' was written by which Liverpudlian playwright?
Woody Allen
Willy Russell
William Russel
Wiley Roberts
In which year was 'Blood Brothers' first performed?
1978
1981
1983
1985
'Blood Brothers' is set in which UK city?
Liverpool
Manchester
London
Newcastle
What was Liverpool like at the time in which the play is set? Select all relevant answers.
There were high rates of unemployment.
There was a big class divide between rich and poor.
Lots of council housing was being built.
The shipping industry was expanding.
The city was becoming more prosperous.
Which of the below best describes Willy Russell's upbringing?
Born into the Middle Class, Willy Russell attended a good school until he dropped out to write plays.
A member of the Working Class, Willy Russell was raised by his Mother and Aunt.
Because he was quite wealthy, Willy Russell never wanted for anything during his childhood.
Superstition, Fate and Violence are three of the themes explored in 'Blood Brothers', but which are the other three? Select three relevant answers below.
Foreshadowing
Family
Nature Vs Nurture
Tragedy
Social Class
Which three genres would 'Blood Brothers' fit into?
Musical
Romance
Comedy
Tragedy
Melodrama
The opening speech in 'Blood Brothers' is said by which character?
(a)
Why does Willy Russell compare Mrs Johnstone to Marilyn Monroe?
To show the tragic turn her life takes
Because they were both beautiful
Marilyn Monroe is someone the audience would know
They both die tragically young
Which characters in the play could be said to be representative of the Working Class?
Select all relevant answers.
Mickey
Eddie
Mrs Johnstone
Mrs Lyons
Linda
In Mickey's monologue, he reveals he wants to be like his brother Sammy. Why is this?
Sammy is older than he is.
Sammy has more freedom.
Sammy has a girlfriend.
Sammy is taller than he is.
When Mickey and Eddie first meet, what does Eddie offer Mickey?
(a)
When Mrs Lyons finds out Mickey and Eddie are friends, why is she so unhappy about it?
Because Mickey is a member of the Working Class.
She's scared Eddie might find out the truth.
She doesn't like Mrs Johnstone and Mickey.
She wants to be Eddie's only friend.
Where does Mrs Lyons move to try and get away from Mrs Johnstone?
(a)
Why does Mrs Johnstone move to the country?
To find Eddie.
To get a new job.
To escape city life.
To have a fresh start.
Before Eddie goes to University, what does he convince Mickey to do?
Rob some apples from the orchard.
Come round his house for dinner.
Ask Linda to be his girlfriend.
Get a new job in town.
How does Linda feel about the twins?
She marries Mickey because she loves him the most.
She loves them both equally.
She loves Eddie more but he goes away.
They're both good friends to her and nothing more.
What does Eddie do for Mickey without him knowing?
Select all relevant answers below.
Gets him a job at his Dad's factory.
Gets him a new house.
Gives him money without him realising.
Gets his children into a good school.
Why is Mickey so angry with Eddie at the end of Act 5?
Select all relevant answers below.
He discovers Eddie is the father of his child.
He thinks Linda is having an affair with him.
He thinks everything he's got is because of Eddie.
Eddie fires him from his job at the factory.
Who kills both of the twins at the end of the play?
(a)
