Beginning of the Story
What does the beep beep beep symbolize in the book?
Old Nick putting in the number passcode to get inside Room
Who narrates the novel?
Jack
What does Jack get rolled up in to escape?
A rug
Where does Jack go after escaping Room?
The hospital clinic
What happens to Old Nick after Jack escapes?
He is arrested
When the power gets cut off, what is the first thing to "die"
Their plant
How old is Jack when the novel begins?
5
Who carries Jack out of Room?
Old Nick
What does Jack call the small space where he sleeps?
Wardrobe
How do strangers learn about Ma and Jack’s story?
Through news stories and media coverage
Who is the author of Room?
Emma Donoghue
What is the first real animal Jack sees in Room?
A mouse
What does Jack see first once he's taken outside Room but STILL rolled up in the rug?
The open sky/clouds
Why does Ma sometimes turn the lamp on and off?
To signal for help from the outside world. SOS
Who accompanies Jack when he returns to Room?
Ma
What is Ma's first name?
Joy
What is the name of Jack’s favorite toy made from an old sock?
Snake
What was the name of the dog that the stranger was walking when they found Jack escaping?
***in the book***
Raja
At the end of the novel, why does Jack want to visit Room again?
To get closure and say good-bye to his hold world
How does Jack feel when he sees Room again?
He thinks it's very small now that he's been in the real world
Give one example of a meal that Jack has in Room
Spaghetti and broccoli, sandwiches, cold beans
Who is Ma’s father, and how does he respond to Jack’s existence?
Leo
What did Jack keep in his mouth to remind him to be brave?
Ma's old tooth
What is one thing Jack sees outside Room that he has never experienced in person before?
Literally everything
What does Jack and Ma’s return to Room represent in the ending?
A chance to revisit and acknowledge the place that shaped their lives before moving forward. Closure