Blood Brothers general knowledge

Think about the questions carefully, then circle the correct answer.

1. Who wrote the play ‘Blood Brothers’?

• Willy Russell • Arthur Miller • Frank Vickery • J.B. Priestley

2. In which English city is the play set?

• Manchester • Liverpool • Birmingham • London

3. Which former Hollywood actress is repeatedly mentioned in the play?

• Ava Gardner • Judy Garland • Marilyn Monroe • Bette Davis

4. What is Mrs Lyons’ first name?

• Jennifer • Janice • Janet • Jade

5. What is the date of the twins’ birthday?

• April 15th • July 18th • May 12th • February 6th

6. Where does the violent climax of the play take place?

• Town hall • Museum • Theatre • Art gallery

7. What is Mr Lyons’ first name?

• Roy • Richard • Mark • Malcolm

8. How many children does Mrs Johnstone have?

• 4 • 5 • 7 • 9

9. Who is in the photograph in the locket?

• Edward • Linda • Mickey • Sammy

10. According to Mrs Johnstone, what should never be put on a table?

• One glove • New shoes • A piece of coal • A dead flower

11. Where do Edward, Linda and Mickey go when they are 15 years old?

• Circus • Fairground • Ice rink • Zoo

Worksheet to complement eChalk resource:“Blood Brothers general knowledge quiz”

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12. Who does Edward tell the policeman he is?

• Winston Churchill • Adolf Hitler • J.F.Kennedy • Mahatma Gandhi

13. To where do Edward and his ‘parents’ move?

• The city centre • A farm • The countryside • A remote island

14. Why is Edward suspended from school?

• Stealing money • Hitting another boy • Refusing to hand over his locket • Missing lessons

15. Which violent weapon is repeatedly mentioned?

• Sword • Gun • Bomb • Knife

16. What crime results in Mickey being sent to prison?

• Burglary • Arson • Armed robbery • Kidnapping

17. Where did Mrs Johnstone meet her husband?

• At a dance • In a shop • At the cinema • In a park

18. Who owns the chip shop?

• Mrs Chan • Mrs Lee • Mrs Wong • Mrs Pierce

19. What is the Professor’s name?

• Professor Wilkins • Professor Howe • Professor Smith • Professor Watkins

20. What was the name of Mrs Johnstone’s first baby?

• Darren Wayne • Damian Lee • Karl Stuart • Josh Mark

Worksheet to complement eChalk resource:“Blood Brothers general knowledge quiz”

http://www.eChalk.co.uk