Character
Who are the two main characters of the novel?
Jack and Ma
What did Ma use to hide Jack in during the escape?
Rug
Why did Old Nick let go of Jack and run away?
He was afraid that the police would catch him
What does Jack call his hair?
"His strong"
Who is the antagonist of the story?
Old nick
What was Ma's plan A for their escape?
For Jack to play sick so old nick could take him to the ER
Why was it so hard for Jack to believe Ma about the outside world?
Because it seemed unbelievable/she had no proof
What does the term "gone" mean in the novel?
When Ma is depressed and bedridden
How long has Ma and Jack been in room?
7 and 5 years
What did Old Nick do after Ma made him angry while they were sleeping?
He cut the power off.
Why was Ma so sassy towards the hospital workers when it came to Jack?
She was being protective
What does Jack naming his objects represent?
Loneliness
Why do they refer to him as Old Nick?
Jack saw something on TV and related it to his evil personality
Why do you think the resolution of the novel was to go back to room?
To get closure and to end that chapter of their lives
Why couldn't Grandpa look Jack in the eyes?
He didn't want to be reminded of what happened to Ma
What does sucking on Ma's dead tooth mean to Jack?
It represents comfort and reminds Jack of Ma
Who helped Jack adjust to the world when Ma was in the hospital?
Grandma
Why did the novel open with Jacks fifth birthday?
Because Jack's fifth birthday was when Ma was planning to escape
What was the main cause to Ma's to overdose?
The reporters comment about her parenting
What does room symbolize for Ma?
Trauma and captivity