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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 39, On the Stairs | Chapter 40, In the Basement.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens in the hallway that nearly freezes Danny with terror?
(a) The fire hose nozzle plus a short length fall to the carpet
(b) Several guest room doors quickly open and slam shut
(c) Hundreds of wasps are at the window
(d) He hears band music from earlier decades

3. What does Jack say is in the elevator?
(a) A leaky pipe
(b) A broken cable
(c) A fire hose
(d) Nothing

4. Why does Jack slap Danny?
(a) Danny tells Jack that he knows Jack saw the hedge animals move
(b) Danny is disrespectful to Wendy
(c) Danny cries for his blanket
(d) Danny refuses to answer Jack's questions

5. How do Danny and Wendy react after Jack tells them he found nothing in Room 217?
(a) They are suspicious
(b) They are still worried
(c) They think he is lying
(d) They are relieved

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack say he intentionally did to Danny?

2. How does the message from Danny come to Jack Hallorann?

3. What random thought comes to Jack when reading about the costume ball?

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

5. Who does Jack call while Danny waits in the VW?

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