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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, The Front Porch | Chapter 14, Up on the Roof.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Halloran's assurance to Danny?
(a) Supplies will last all winter
(b) There is nothing at Overlook that can hurt him
(c) He will have lots to do in the winter
(d) There are only a few storms each winter

2. Why is Watson lingering in the lobby after staff has departed?
(a) He has misplaced his luggage
(b) To remind Jack to closely monitor the furnace and boiler
(c) To collect his pay from Ullman
(d) To give Ullman his keys

3. What occurs at the scenic turnout?
(a) Danny realizes REDRUM is at the Overlook
(b) Wendy refuses to look at the panorama
(c) The VW overheats and stalls for hours
(d) Wendy comments on heavy traffic coming from Overlook

4. What does Jack do when he sees George in the act of vandalism?
(a) Shouts a vulgarity as George flees the scene
(b) Asks the debate class to witness the events
(c) Disarms him and punches him out
(d) Calls campus security

5. What is the time period when the Overlook is built?
(a) Between 1907 to 1909
(b) During the Great Depression
(c) After World War II, 1946 to 1948
(d) After the Civil War, 1868 to 1870

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Stuart Ullman hiring Jack to be caretaker of the Overlook?

2. What does Wendy sense from the moment Danny is born?

3. Why is Jack mocking George?

4. What is roque?

5. What is Wendy resigned to accept?

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