Blood Brothers (WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Literature): Exam Questions

Exam code: C720

4 hours6 questions
1
40 marks

Write about Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers and how she is important to the play as a whole.

In your response you should:

  • refer to the extract and the play as a whole

  • show your understanding of characters and events in the play.

5 of this question’s marks are allocated for accuracy in spelling, punctuation and the use of vocabulary and sentence structures.

Script excerpt from a play with dialogue between a gynaecologist, Mrs Johnstone, Mrs Lyons, and a narrator. Mrs Johnstone discovers she's expecting twins.
2
40 marks

Write about Mickey and how he is presented at different points in the play.

In your response you should:

  • refer to the extract and the play as a whole

  • show your understanding of characters and events in the play.

5 of this question’s marks are allocated for accuracy in spelling, punctuation and the use of vocabulary and sentence structures.

Script excerpt from a play with characters Mickey and Edward in a tense conversation about pills, friendship, and relationships, as police intervene.
3
40 marks

Even though they are twins, Mickey and Edward have very different lives. Write about some of these differences and how they are important to the play as a whole.

In your response you should:

  • refer to the extract and the play as a whole

  • show your understanding of characters and events in the play

5 of this question’s marks are allocated for accuracy in spelling, punctuation and the use of vocabulary and sentence structures.

Script excerpt depicting a dialogue between Edward and Mickey discussing sweets, playtime, and learning new words, highlighting their different backgrounds and personalities.
4
40 marks

Write about the relationship between Mickey and Linda and how it is presented at different points in the play.

In your response you should:

  • refer to the extract and the play as a whole

  • show your understanding of characters and events in the play

5 of this question’s marks are allocated for accuracy in spelling, punctuation and the use of vocabulary and sentence structures.

A script excerpt where Mickey and Linda converse on a hill. Linda struggles with her shoes; they joke and flirt, ending with Linda's exit and Mickey's monologue.
5
40 marks

Write about Mrs Lyons and how she is presented at different points in the play.

In your response you should:

  • refer to the extract and the play as a whole

  • show your understanding of characters and events in the play

5 of this question’s marks are allocated for accuracy in spelling, punctuation and the use of vocabulary and sentence structures.

Dialogue transcript of a tense conversation between Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Lyons in a kitchen, discussing their shared secret and a child's future.
6
40 marks

Write about Mrs Johnstone and how she is presented at different points in the play.

In your response you should:

  • refer to the extract and the play as a whole

  • show your understanding of characters and events in the play

5 of this question’s marks are allocated for accuracy in spelling, punctuation and the use of vocabulary and sentence structures.

Dialogue script featuring Mrs Johnstone and Edward. Mrs Johnstone answers the door, and they discuss Edward's move away. Emotional exchange with tears and a locket.