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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. What does Jack think about when he takes a break from trimming the topiary animals and goes to the playground?
(a) He thinks about his life in Vermont
(b) He thinks about Danny's friend, Tony
(c) He thinks about Wendy's mother
(d) He thinks about his life with his alcoholic father

2. What is Jack's conclusion as the reason he called Ullman?
(a) To be fired while there was still time
(b) To ask if he could stay on after next May
(c) To report a boiler malfunction
(d) To generally keep in touch

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

4. As Danny runs to the door, what does he remember Hallorann told him?
(a) Everything in the hotel is real
(b) Close his eyes and everything will go away
(c) Think about something else
(d) Nothing in the hotel can harm him

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Wendy resigned to accept?

2. What is the surprise item for Danny when he returns from the store?

3. What does Danny see in the bathroom?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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