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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. To whom does Jack write a letter while the power is out in "Unlying"?

2. What do Ma and Jack have for dinner on Saturday in "Unlying"?

3. What material does Jack describe Door being made of in "Presents"?

4. What day of the week is Jack's birthday on in "Presents"?

5. Who painted Impression: Sunrise?

Short Essay Questions

1. How would you describe Ma's relationship to religion in "Presents"?

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

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

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

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

6. What do Ma and Jack do after television time in "Presents"?

7. What does Ma give Jack for his birthday in "Presents"? What does Jack do with his gift?

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

9. How does Jack describe shows on the television in "Presents"?

10. Why has Ma's attitude changed in the beginning of "Unlying"? What does Jack make of this change?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Jack's first meetings with Paul and his first outing with Paul. How well do you think Paul grasps Jack's past and his struggles with the present reality? What attempts does Paul make to become closer to Jack. Are these attempts successful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the narrative point of view in Room. Why do you think the author chose to relate the story from Jack's point of view? How would the narrative differ if it were related from Ma's point of view? How limited or omniscient is Jack's perspective? Do you think that Jack is a reliable narrator? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Leo (Steppa) and Grandpa in Room. Why does Ma have a falling out with Grandpa when he first comes to see her after her escape? How does their relationship change? What are Jack's impressions of Grandpa? How would you compare his relationship with Grandpa with his relationship with Steppa?

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