Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level – Excellence in English Language and Literature
Questions up to the point where Jack and Ma leave the canteen: 1. Why do you think Jack runs into the table in the hospital bedroom? 2. Why does Jack become upset when Ma goes for a shower? 3. How does Jack react to the stairs? Writing Task:
Dr Clay says that Jack and Ma may be overwhelmed by the visit to the canteen. Do you agree with him? Explain your answer.
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Questions up to the point where Jack wants to go for a nap but Ma wants to read the paper: 1. Why do you think Ma is ‘nearly shouting’ at Noreen as they leave the canteen?
2. What diff erent types of medication does Dr Clay give Ma? Why does she want to hold on to them instead of having them doled out to her by the nurses?
3. What challenges does Dr Clay believe Jack faces? 4. What explanation does Dr Clay give for Jack bumping into things? 5. How does Jack react to having three additional people in the room?
6. How do you think Ma feels when Dr Clay says he will need to take DNA samples from her and Jack?
7. Do you think Jack is comfortable with all the changes in their daily routine? Writing Task:
Write the news report that you think would accompany the picture of Old Nick’s arrest. Your report can be for a broadsheet or tabloid newspaper. ****************
Questions up to the point where Grandma leaves aſt er visiting Ma: 1. Why is Ma not sure if she heard Noreen knocking on the door or not? 2. How does Ma react to the clothes Noreen brings her? 3. How does Jack react to Grandma’s visit? 4. Why did Ma’s parents split up?
5. How do you think Ma feels when Grandma says she searched her room for drugs? Explain your answer.
Writing Task: Imagine you are Ma. Write the diary entry you would make aſt er Grandma’s visit.
