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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 49, Hallorann, Going up the Country | Chapter 50, Redrum.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jack think was the reason his father killed his mother?
(a) He lost his temper
(b) Out of a demand for respect
(c) He was out of his mind
(d) He didn't know what he was doing.

2. What thought arises when Jack ends the telephone call to Ullman?
(a) Al Shockley is not a reliable friend
(b) The winter will not be so bad
(c) He needs to find Wendy and Danny and return to Overlook
(d) You lost your temper again, Jack

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

4. What does Jack see in the bathroom of Room 217 the second time he looks?
(a) Nothing again
(b) A woman's shape in the tub
(c) Hallorann's body
(d) A bathtub of blood

5. What excuse does Hallorann tell his boss to get three days off to go help Danny?
(a) That he just found out he has cancer
(b) That his ex-wife died
(c) That his son was shot and in the hospital
(d) That his daughter is sick

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jack ranting before Danny provides the answer?

2. What does Jack notice when he hears a noise behind him in the topiary?

3. Why does Danny run toward the porch of the hotel when he is playing in the snow?

4. Who tells Danny to call for Hallorann?

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

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