A Long Way Down

pp. 2 - 23

 

1. Why did Martin want to commit suicide?

 

2. Maureen had lied to her son. Where did she say she was going?

 

3. Maureen compares suicide to what?

 

4. Where had Jess been earlier in the night?

 

5. Of all the troubles Martin had in the past two years, name one.

 

6. Why did the ambulance go to Maureen's house?

 

7. Why didn't Maureen just jump in front of a train?

 

8. What had Martin brought up to the roof with him?

 

9. What was Toppers' House?

 

10. Identify at least one sarcastic remark Martin made to Maureen.