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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 the important responsibility of the caretaker that Ullman reminds Jack of?
(a) Maintain the playground
(b) Repair the roof
(c) Be sure to check the boiler
(d) Keep the pantry stocked

2. What is student George Hatfield doing when Jack attacks him?
(a) Puncturing Jack's VW tires
(b) Hurting Danny's arm
(c) Cheating during the debate team activity
(d) Fondling Wendy

3. What is it that Jack and Al have in common?
(a) Extramarital affairs
(b) Wealthy ancestors
(c) Fondness for VWs
(d) Alcoholism

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the road from town to Overlook not plowed?

2. Why is Jack mocking George?

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

4. What phrase by Ullman echoed in Jack's mind?

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

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