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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 39, On the Stairs | Chapter 40, In the Basement.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the message from Danny come to Jack Hallorann?
(a) All at once, like a blast that drove everything else away
(b) Like a whisper in his ear
(c) Barely audible and weak
(d) Like static on the radio

2. What does Jack think about doing when he picks up the roque mallet in the shed?
(a) Burning it in the furnace
(b) Locking it in the tool box
(c) Destroying the snowmobile
(d) Throwing it out in the snow

3. Why does Danny use his "shining" to call Hallorann?
(a) To tell him they might need his help
(b) To let him know that everything is okay
(c) To tell his to stay away from the hotel
(d) To help them get out of the Overlook

4. What does Jack tell Ullman he intends to do?
(a) Discard the paper clutter in the basement
(b) Shut down the heat on the second and third floors
(c) Write a book about Overlook
(d) Call Al Shockley

5. Why is Mrs. Brent causing a fuss?
(a) She thinks the bill is overcharged
(b) The hotel cannot account for some of her jewelry
(c) Her second husband has checked out without her
(d) She is not allowed to pay with her American Express card

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Jack covers his eyes and then reopens them?

2. What is the purpose of the thermostats at Overlook?

3. What does Wendy vow to do if Danny is in danger?

4. What happens in the hallway that nearly freezes Danny with terror?

5. What does Jack wonder about Danny's blank face and catatonic state after he goes into Room 217?

(see the answer key)

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