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

2. What is Halloran's assurance to Danny?
(a) There are only a few storms each winter
(b) Supplies will last all winter
(c) He will have lots to do in the winter
(d) There is nothing at Overlook that can hurt him

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

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

5. What is the "bad thing" the maid is showing Hallorann?
(a) The pool
(b) Room 217
(c) The kitchen
(d) The lobby

Short Answer Questions

1. How much liquor remains in the Colorado Lounge?

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

3. Why is Jack mocking George?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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