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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 is the favorite cake that Grandma used to make for Ma on her birthday?

2. When Old Nick kidnapped Ma, what did he tell her?

3. What images are on the new pajamas that Noreen brings to Jack at the hospital in "After"?

4. What month has begun in "Dying"?

5. What word does Ma describe as when the bank wil take away Old Nick's house in "Dying"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the "Plan B" that Ma develops in "Dying"?

3. What causes the conflict between Ma and her father in "After"?

4. How would you describe Jack's first encounter with Outside in "Dying"?

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

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

7. What is significant about Jack's newfound desire to go Outside in the beginning of "Dying"?

8. How do Ma and Jack go about enacting "Plan B" in "Dying"?

9. What is notable about Old Nick's reaction when he believes that Jack is dead?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

What makes Jack want to return to Room with Ma in the end of the novel? How does Ma respond? What causes Ma to eventually agree to go back with Jack? Do you think that either of the characters achieve peace or closure to this visit? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss elements of symbolism and imagery in Room. What does Rug represent symbolically for Jack? What does it represent to Ma? What are other symbolic examples in the text and how do these examples tie into the narrative's themes?

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