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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. As Danny lies awake, what does he imagine about flesh eating plants?
(a) They drag him to darkness
(b) They surround the VW
(c) They drag Jack away
(d) They surround Overlook

2. What does Wendy sense from the moment Danny is born?
(a) The family should re-locate to Massachusetts
(b) She will have many more children
(c) Danny is somehow unusual
(d) She will not have another child

3. What is the purpose of the thermostats at Overlook?
(a) Are just for show, not connected
(b) Keep the dust to a minimum
(c) Control the guest rooms within 2 degrees of setting
(d) Are all set at the same temperature

4. What is roque?
(a) French restaurant in the Overlook lobby
(b) Mexican cheese
(c) A game similar to croquet
(d) French breakfast pastry

5. What is Wendy resigned to accept?
(a) Danny has an unbreakable bond with Jack
(b) Her restless nights will last the remainder of her lifetime
(c) The family will always struggle and never get ahead
(d) Jack and Al will remain drunkards

Short Answer Questions

1. What thought is Hallorann shining to Danny?

2. What is Jack thinking as he gazes at the wasp nest?

3. When Danny shines what is the name of the imaginary person?

4. Who is sitting at the lobby fireplace on the Overlook's closing day?

5. What happens as Danny tests his shining on Hallorann?

(see the answer key)

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