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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ma ask Old Nick for when he comes in "Unlying"?

2. What does Jack play "Telephone" with in "Unlying"?

3. What does Jack say his least favorite number is in "Presents"?

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

5. How many crayons does Jack have in the room in "Presents"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What leads to Ma's admitting that things in the TV are real in "Unlying"?

5. How does Ma explain "Outside" to Jack in "Unlying"?

6. How would you describe Jack's manner of speaking? How is this reflected in the language styel of the story?

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

8. What does "Gone" mean in Jack's mind? What does Jack do when Ma is "Gone" in "Unlying"?

9. What fears does Ma face when the electricity is cut off in "Unlying"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss Jack's first experiences Outside. How does Jack manage to escape from Old Nick? Whom does he encounter when he escapes? How does Jack manage to lead the police to find Ma in Room?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of abuse and sacrifice in Room. How are these themes developed through character, action, symbolism, and imagery in the narrative? What are some of the sacrifices that Ma makes for Jack, and vice versa? How has Ma managed to cope with abuse for so long?

Essay Topic 3

How does Jack initially perceive Outside versus the Room? How does he eventually come to grasp the meaning of reality versus make-believe? What causes Jack to come to want to live Outside with Ma?

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