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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. Where are Jack and Wendy while the dead woman is strangling Danny?
(a) Arguing
(b) In the basement
(c) In the equipment shed
(d) Sleeping

2. Watson explains every hotel has its scandals. What is Overlook's?
(a) The rich woman overdoses when the 17 year old
(b) Criminals often operate here for months because of the seclusion
(c) Non-payment of taxes for years
(d) Illegal workers often hide here for weeks

3. Why does Danny use his "shining" to call Hallorann?
(a) To tell him they might need his help
(b) To let him know that everything is okay
(c) To help them get out of the Overlook
(d) To tell his to stay away from the hotel

4. Who is sitting at the lobby fireplace on the Overlook's closing day?
(a) The sheriff
(b) Sidewinder police
(c) 3 nuns
(d) Ullman's wife

5. As Jack is ready to leave Room 217, what happens?
(a) He sees blood on the floor
(b) He smells lavender soap and hears a metallic sound from the bathroom
(c) The door locks before he can get out
(d) He sees a hedge lion in the doorway

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jack's conclusion as the reason he called Ullman?

2. What is Danny doing before bedtime that bothers Wendy?

3. What does Hallorann always smell before he shines?

4. As he ascends the basement stairs, what words of Watson does he recall?

5. Why does Jack slap Danny?

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