Questions up to the point where Ma puts Jack to bed: 1. What eff ect has Old Nick’s visit had on Jack? 2. Why does Ma not want Jack to have the lollipop? 3. Why did Old Nick cut the power to Room? 4. Why does Jack not view the power cut as punishment?
5. Why do you think Ma allows Jack to go to sleep in the bed with her rather than in the wardrobe?
Writing Task:
Compare Jack’s and Ma’s attitudes to the power cut. Why do you think they both react the way they do?
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Questions up to the point where Ma explains to Jack that she is telling him the truth now because she thinks he is old enough to understand:
1. Why do you think Ma was awake during the night? 2. What do you think is going through Ma’s mind when she sits with her head in her hands?
3. What story does Ma use to try to explain her situation to Jack? Do you think it is a good choice?
4. What is the diff erence between the way Ma feels about Room and the way Jack feels about Room? Why do you think each of them feels this way?
Writing Task:
Imagine you are Ma. You have to try again to explain the reality of your situation to Jack. Write the text of the talk you would give him in which you tell him about the outside world. ****************
Questions up to the point where Jack says goodnight to the objects in Room: 1. How did Old Nick adapt the garden shed to create Room? 2. Why is Jack upset with Ma when he looks out of the skylight? 3. What signs are there that Jack is beginning to accept the truth about the world outside Room? 4. Why do you think Ma does not join Jack in saying goodnight to the objects in Room? Writing Task:
What diffi culties do you think Jack would have in the outside world if he and Ma were to escape Room? Explain your answer.
