5. Based on what Ma says, describe Jack’s physical appearance. 6. Based on what Jack says, describe Ma’s physical appearance. 7. How do you know Jack has never been outside? 8. What have you learned about Old Nick from what you have read so far?
9. How does Ma react when Jack says he will ‘grow to a giant, but a nice one, up to here’? Why do you think she reacts this way?
Writing Task:
Make two lists: one in which you note everything that is normal about Jack’s morning routine and one in which you note everything that is abnormal about Jack’s morning routine.
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Questions up to the point where Jack gets into bed with Ma: 1. Why can’t Ma roll back the lid of the tuna can? What is strange about this? 2. How many books do Jack and Ma have? 3. What does Jack think is real and what does he think only exists on the TV? 4. When does Old Nick visit? How do you know Ma does not like him? 5. How big is Room? 6. What is Sundaytreat? 7. Describe Eggsnake.
8. Jack becomes angry twice during the making of the birthday cake. What upsets him and how does Ma react each time?
9. Why does Ma have to ask Old Nick for things he can get easily?
10. Why does Jack have to hide in Wardrobe in the evening? Writing Task:
Imagine you are Ma. Write the diary entry you would make aſt er Jack had gone to sleep on the night of his birthday. In your diary entry, you should express your thoughts and feelings about the events of the day.
