Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level – Excellence in English Language and Literature
Questions up to the point where Jack falls asleep: 1. Why do you think Ma turns the lamp on and off while staring at the skylight? 2. What Sundaytreat did Ma ask for this time? 3. How does Jack feel when he sees the mouse by the stove? 4. How does Ma react when she sees the mouse? 5. Why does Old Nick not want to buy new books for Jack and Ma? 6. Describe two ways in which Ma tries to improve Jack’s vocabulary. Writing Task: What is your impression of Old Nick, based on what he says and does when he visits Ma?
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Questions up to the point where Ma says ‘sleep tight, don’t let the bugs bite’: 1. Why is Jack upset?
2. Jack says he and Ma have ‘a pretty busy morning’. Do you agree with him? Explain your answer.
3. How does Ma do the laundry? 4. Why do Jack and Ma not do Scream on Saturdays and Sundays? 5. Why is Ma scared when Jack says he has a bad tooth? 6. Why do you think Ma wants to rearrange the furniture in Room? Writing Task:
Based on what you have read so far, how do you think Jack would cope if he were to leave Room and see the outside world?
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Questions up to the end of the ‘Presents’ section of the book: 1. Why won’t Ma say who brought the jeep? 2. How do you know Ma is suff ering badly from her sore tooth? 3. Why does Ma distract Jack when he begins to ask about wheat growing in the fi eld? 4. What deal does Ma strike with Jack when he wants to bring his toy jeep to bed?
5. What does Jack think he would be able to see if he were to look out the door when Old Nick opens it?
6. Why does Jack become distressed when he thinks Ma might be breastfeeding Old Nick? 92
