View a FREE sample

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. How did Jack's father treat him when he was drunk?
(a) Ignored him
(b) Hugged him
(c) Beat him
(d) Screamed at him

2. What random thought comes to Jack when reading about the costume ball?
(a) Al Shockley is a true friend
(b) The red death held sway over all
(c) Wendy's mother should wear a mask
(d) He wants to return to Stovington

3. What is the surprise item for Danny when he returns from the store?
(a) Pictures of him with Hallorann
(b) A wasp nest
(c) Some new books
(d) 3 dead wasps

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

5. What does Jack dream his father tells him through the radio?
(a) To kill himself
(b) To kill Danny
(c) To get out of the Overlook
(d) To take Danny off the mountain

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Watson lingering in the lobby after staff has departed?

2. What happens as Danny stands at the bedroom window at 2 AM?

3. How does Jack feel when Wendy asks him how he is going to get them off the mountain?

4. What would Jack do to the topiary animals if he owned the Overlook?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 338 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample