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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ma say Old Nick cut the power in "Unlying"?
(a) Because he lost his job.
(b) Because Jack came out of the wardrobe.
(c) Because she was screaming.
(d) Because she slapped him.

2. What does Jack say his least favorite number is in "Presents"?
(a) 10.
(b) 9.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

3. What is the name of Ma's older brother?
(a) Jack.
(b) Steve.
(c) Mark.
(d) Paul.

4. What does Jack play "Telephone" with in "Unlying"?
(a) Toilet paper rolls.
(b) A banana.
(c) A toy cell phone.
(d) A broken cell phone.

5. How old does Ma say she will be on her next birthday in "Presents"?
(a) 27.
(b) 30.
(c) 29.
(d) 25.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of The Da Vinci Code?

2. Where does Jack initially believe Old Nick get's Ma's pain killers in "Unlying"?

3. On what day of the week does Old Nick usually bring supplies and treats to Ma?

4. What does Ma do when commercials come on television?

5. How many teeth does Jack say he has in "Unlying"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jack define "real" and "pretend" in "Presents"?

2. What "gift" does Old Nick offer Jack when he's in the wardrobe in "Unlying"? Why does Jack not take the gift?

3. What are your thoughts on Ma's breastfeeding Jack at the age of five? Why do you think she does this?

4. How do Jack and Ma manage to "create" toys when they are trapped in Room?

5. What happend when Jack requests that Ma read Dylan the Digger in "Unlying"?

6. What does Ma tell Jack about the television in "Presents"?

7. Describe Ma's abduction. How and when was she abducted?

8. What does Ma's "Bad Tooth" symbolize in the narrative?

9. Describe Jack's breakfast with Ma on his birthday in "Presents." What does Jack eat?

10. Why do you think that Ma flips the lights on and off before going to bed?

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