Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level – Excellence in English Language and Literature
Questions up to the point where Ma and Jack sing together: 1. How does Ma persuade Jack to go along with the plan? 2. Why does Jack not want Ma to make his forehead hot? 3. Why does Ma want to carry out the plan as soon as possible? 4. Why do you think Jack wants to wait until he is six before trying out their plan? Writing Task:
Imagine you are Ma. Write the diary entry you would make aſt er your conversation with Jack about the plan. In your diary entry, you should express your frustrations, fears and hopes.
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Questions up to the point where Old Nick enters the room: 1. Why has Jack only ever seen a full moon?
2. Do you think Jack is interested in seeing the world outside Room? Explain your answer.
3. What are ‘word sandwiches’? 4. Why might Jack not be able to speak to the people in the hospital?
5. What new thing does Jack learn about Ma from reading the note? How does he feel about it?
6. What does Ma do to make Jack’s face smell bad? Writing Task: Do you think Ma is being fair to Jack? Explain your answer.
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Questions up to the point where Jack and Ma stop practising the escape: 1. Why is Old Nick angry with Ma when he fi rst enters the room? 2. Do you think Ma is acting when her voice shakes? 3. What is surprising about Ma’s reaction when Old Nick leaves? 4. Is it surprising that Old Nick doesn’t take Jack to the hospital? 5. Why did Ma not tell Jack about Plan B?
