Blood Brothers (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Exam Questions

Exam code: 1ET0

7 hours126 questions
1
40 marks

Narrator: 'So did y’ hear the story of the Johnstone twins?
As like each other as two new pins ...'

Explore the significance of the Narrator in Blood Brothers.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

[40 marks]

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

2
40 marks

Narrator (speaking about Linda): 'There’s a girl inside the woman / Who’s waiting to get free / She’s washed a million dishes / She’s always making tea.'

Explore the significance of Linda in the play.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

[40 marks]

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

3
40 marks

Mickey: 'You shot him, you shot him.'

In what ways is violence important in the play?

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

[40 marks]

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

4
40 marks

Mickey: 'Eddie’s my best friend, Mam. He lives up by the park…'

What is the significance of friendship in Blood Brothers?

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

[40 marks]

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

5
40 marks

Mrs Lyons: 'It’s a pretty house isn’t it? It’s a pity it’s so big. I’m finding it rather large at present.'

In what ways is Mrs Lyons presented as lonely and unhappy in Blood Brothers?

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

[40 marks]

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

6
40 marks

Mrs Johnstone: 'I start a job next week. I’ll have money comin’ in an’ I’ll be able to pay y'.'

In what ways is Mrs Johnstone presented as a strong female character in Blood Brothers?

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

[40 marks]

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

7
40 marks

Edward: 'Why . . . why is a job so important?'

In what ways are work and unemployment important in Blood Brothers?

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

[40 marks]

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)