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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 Wendy assume happened to Danny's neck?
(a) Jack did it
(b) Danny fell on the stairs
(c) Danny did it
(d) Danny did it with his jump rope

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

3. Why is Watson lingering in the lobby after staff has departed?
(a) To collect his pay from Ullman
(b) To remind Jack to closely monitor the furnace and boiler
(c) He has misplaced his luggage
(d) To give Ullman his keys

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

5. What excuse does Hallorann tell his boss to get three days off to go help Danny?
(a) That his son was shot and in the hospital
(b) That his daughter is sick
(c) That his ex-wife died
(d) That he just found out he has cancer

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "bad thing" the maid is showing Hallorann?

2. What does Wendy think as she, Danny, and Jack watch the snow fall?

3. When Danny shines what is the name of the imaginary person?

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

5. What does Wendy do when she gets to Danny?

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