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Quiz about Willy Russells Blood Brothers

Take this Willy Russell's "Blood Brothers" Quiz! Average Trivia | Musicals

Thousands must have seen and enjoyed this terrific show, either in the West End, USA or on tour - if, like me, you think Willy Russell's "Blood Brothers" is the best musical ever, then this quiz is for you!

A multiple-choice quiz by gingerlady. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
gingerlady

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
98,671

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1566

Last 3 plays: Guest 90 (8/10), Guest 212 (5/10), Guest 87 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of the twin Mrs Johnstone gave away? Hint

Mickey

Darren Wayne

Sammy

Eddie

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the opening song, what three words does Mrs Johnstone sing after "by the time that I was twenty five I looked...." ? Hint

old and grey

like forty two

older than fifty

fat and ugly

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the title of the song Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Lyons sing together? Hint

Our Boy

Our Child

My Child

My Son

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who sings the song "Shoes upon the Table"? Hint

Mrs Lyons

The Narrator

The twins and friends

Mickey

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Question 5 of 10

5. On what date were the twins born? Hint

July 18th

April 18th

June 18th

May 18th

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Question 6 of 10

6. Complete this line from the song "Bright New Day" -
"for it's no longer fitting for me to be sitting on a sofa I know for a fact..." Hint

was second hand

is on H.P.

was knocked off

is not paid for

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does Eddie wear that causes him to be suspended from school? Hint

A locket

Trainers

An earring

Lipstick

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the girl "in the middle of the pair", the girl the twin brothers both fall in love with? Hint

Tracey

Donna Marie

Linda

Susan

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Bad boy" Sammy is always in trouble..."I know our Sammy burnt the school down, but it's very easily done, if the teacher lets the little gets...." do what? Hint

Strike matches just for fun

Take bunsen burners home

Use neat petroleum

Play with magnesium

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where does the dramatic finale take place? Hint

The town hall

The cinema

The school

Mrs Lyons house

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 22 2024 : Guest 90: 8/10
Apr 22 2024 : Guest 212: 5/10
Apr 22 2024 : Guest 87: 7/10
Apr 21 2024 : Guest 85: 7/10
Apr 20 2024 : Guest 81: 9/10
Apr 19 2024 : Guest 81: 7/10
Apr 13 2024 : Guest 86: 10/10
Apr 12 2024 : Guest 31: 10/10
Apr 10 2024 : Guest 86: 5/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of the twin Mrs Johnstone gave away?

Answer: Eddie

Mrs Johnstone cannot afford to keep both babies, so she is persuaded to give one of them away to her employer who cannot have children... with disastrous results.

2. In the opening song, what three words does Mrs Johnstone sing after "by the time that I was twenty five I looked...." ?

Answer: like forty two

Poor Mrs Johnstone, she would look like 42 with "seven hungry mouths to feed, and one more nearly due".

3. What is the title of the song Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Lyons sing together?

Answer: My Child

Mrs Lyons promises Mrs Johnstone to look after her child: "I'd keep him warm in the winter and cool when it shines, I'd pull out his splinters without making him cry".

4. Who sings the song "Shoes upon the Table"?

Answer: The Narrator

This song, all about superstition, comes back to haunt Mrs Johnstone... "you sold a son, and you can't tell anyone".

5. On what date were the twins born?

Answer: July 18th

When they discover they were born on the same day, Mickey asks Eddie if he would like to become his blood brother. They seal the pact by each cutting the palm of their hand and clasping them together. An image seen on all the theatre advertising posters.

6. Complete this line from the song "Bright New Day" - "for it's no longer fitting for me to be sitting on a sofa I know for a fact..."

Answer: was knocked off

The Johnstone family are ecstatic to be moving to a new house, 65 Skelmersdale Lane, "away from the muck and the dirt ...".

7. What does Eddie wear that causes him to be suspended from school?

Answer: A locket

The locket is a secret between Mrs Johnstone and Eddie. She gives it to Eddie so that he always has something to remember her and Mickey by. Eddie's mother, Mrs Lyons goes berserk when she finds out, and confronts Mrs Johnstone.

8. What is the name of the girl "in the middle of the pair", the girl the twin brothers both fall in love with?

Answer: Linda

Linda marries Mickey, but eventually has a "Light Romance" with Eddie. "There's a girl inside the woman who's waiting to get free, she's washed a million dishes, she's always making tea".

9. "Bad boy" Sammy is always in trouble..."I know our Sammy burnt the school down, but it's very easily done, if the teacher lets the little gets...." do what?

Answer: Play with magnesium

Sammy is the twins' elder brother, a villain who involves Mickey in a robbery and shooting which lands Mickey in jail. When he can't cope on his release, his wife Linda turns to a now successful Eddie for help.

10. Where does the dramatic finale take place?

Answer: The town hall

When the whole cast join together and sing the final song "Tell me it's not True" there isn't a dry eye in the house, and a standing ovation always follows!

Source: Author gingerlady

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