Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level – Excellence in English Language and Literature
3. How is Jack making sense of the idea of a real world outside of Room? 4. What is the purpose of the story about the mermaid? Writing Task:
Up until now, Ma has allowed Jack to believe that there is no real world outside of Room. Do you think she was right to do so, and do you think she is right to tell him the truth now? ****************
Questions up to the point where Ma puts Jack to sleep in Wardrobe: 1. Why does Old Nick not want to put an extractor fan in Room? 2. Old Nick seems to believe Ma is lucky. What does he think she should be grateful for?
3. Old Nick says there is more wear and tear on Room than he expected, saying he was ‘planning on one sedentary user’. Why might this comment frighten Ma?
4. Why does thinking about the outside world make Jack’s head tired? Writing Task:
Imagine you are Old Nick. Write the diary entry he might make aſt er his visit to Room and his conversation with Ma about the renovations.
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Questions up to the point where Old Nick leaves the room and Jack waits in Wardrobe: 1. Why does Old Nick not want to buy vitamins? 2. Why does Jack make a noise when Ma is talking to Old Nick?
3. Old Nick says it is unnatural for Jack to be kept in the wardrobe. What is ironic about his saying this?
4. Why does Jack get out of Wardrobe during the night? 5. Why does Jack think Old Nick’s face is made of rock? Writing Task: Do you think Ma is right to keep Jack away from Old Nick? Explain your answer.
