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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25, Inside 217 | Chapter 26, Dreamland.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would Jack do to the topiary animals if he owned the Overlook?
(a) Cut them all down
(b) Trim them regularly
(c) Hire a professional landscaper to take care of them
(d) Fertilize the soil around them

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

3. Why did Danny lock the bathroom door?
(a) He is afraid of the wasps
(b) To keep Wendy out
(c) He hears voices coming that way
(d) Tony tells him to

4. As he ascends the basement stairs, what words of Watson does he recall?
(a) The guest lists hide many secrets
(b) Every big hotel has got a ghost
(c) Do not poke around in the basement
(d) This is one of the world's greatest hotels

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jack thinking as he gazes at the wasp nest?

2. What does Hallorann always smell before he shines?

3. How did Jack's father treat him when he was drunk?

4. What gruesome literary work comes to mind as Danny stands at room 217?

5. Why is Jack feeling sympathy for Ullman as he says his goodbyes?

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