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In Blood Brothers, what prompts Mrs. Johnstone to give up one of her twin sons at birth?
AShe feels pressured by the government to do so
BShe can't afford to raise both kids and is convinced by her employer, Mrs. Lyons✓
CShe hopes for her son to receive a better education abroad
DShe is compelled to by the twins' father
Rationale
Mrs. Johnstone, already facing financial difficulties with several children, is convinced by her wealthy employer Mrs. Lyons to give up one of the newborn twins. Mrs. Lyons assures her that the child will have a better life, and feeling cornered, Mrs. Johnstone reluctantly agrees.
In Willy Russell's Blood Brothers, who is the woman that gives away one of her twin sons at the beginning of the play?
ALinda
BMrs Lyons
CMrs Johnstone✓
DDonna Marie
At the beginning of Blood Brothers, Mrs. Johnstone decides to give one of her twin sons to Mrs. Lyons. What mainly motivates her to make this choice?
AShe wants her son to have a better education
BShe is pressured by her husband
CShe cannot afford to raise both twins and fears losing her job✓
DShe believes Mrs. Lyons is a blood relative
Rationale
Mrs. Johnstone is already facing financial struggles with several children. Upon learning she's expecting twins, she worries about her ability to support them both and the possibility of losing her job as Mrs. Lyons's cleaner. Mrs. Lyons takes advantage of this situation to convince her to give up one of the boys.