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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 say her grade-point average was in school when she disappeared in "After"?

2. What is the name of Grandma's husband?

3. What does Ma smear all over Jack before Old Nick arrives in "Dying"?

4. Where does Grandma say Ma's father is right now when she arrives at the hospital in "After"?

5. What treat does Jack receive at the hospital after his blood is taken in "After"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the questions Ma is asked during her television interview in "After"?

2. How does Jack feel about the change in routines in "After"?

3. What do Ma and Grandma discuss during Grandma's first visit in "After"?

4. What causes Jack distress about the shower in "After"?

5. What are some of the ideas that Jack and Ma have for escape when they begin brainstorming?

6. What is related to Ma regarding the clinic in "After"? How does Ma respond to her surroundings at the police headquarters?

7. How is the setting described when Jack and Ma arrive at the police station in "After"? What takes place in this setting?

8. What is the first plan that Ma develops for escape in "Dying"?

9. How do Ma and Jack practice for their first plan for escape in "Dying"? How does Jack feel about the plan?

10. How are Ma and Jack received when they arrive at the Cumberland Clinic in "After"?

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 media and public's reaction to Ma and Jack's captivity and escape. How realistic is the media's portrayal in the novel? Do you think that the media steps over boundaries when interviewing victims of violent crimes such as this one? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss Ma and Jack's experiences at the police headquarters after their escape. What questions is Ma asked? How does she respond? Where is Ma given a physical evaluation and what is found during the evaluation? How does Ma respond when the doctors want to examine Jack? Why?

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