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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. Who does Jack call while Danny waits in the VW?
(a) Al Shockley
(b) Tony
(c) George Hatfield
(d) Stuart Ullman

2. Why is Stuart Ullman hiring Jack to be caretaker of the Overlook?
(a) Because of the influence of Albert Shockley
(b) He wants to give Jack a chance
(c) He likes Jack's attitude
(d) He knows Jack needs the money

3. Why is Danny sitting on the curb sulking?
(a) His dog is missing for over 1 hour
(b) Tom, the drunk man on the third floor scares him
(c) He awaits his father to fix his glider
(d) His mother has just screamed and scolded him

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

5. What is it that scares Danny before his shine ends at the curb?
(a) The VW huffing up the street
(b) The word divorce
(c) Tom the drunk
(d) Redrum redrum redrum written on a bathroom mirror

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the outcome of Jack's attack on George Hatfield?

2. Watson explains every hotel has its scandals. What is Overlook's?

3. What does Hallorann always smell before he shines?

4. What is Wendy resigned to accept?

5. What is the "bad thing" the maid is showing Hallorann?

(see the answer key)

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