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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ullman describe the Florida place?
(a) A smaller version of Overlook
(b) Will be closed forever next year
(c) A dump
(d) Better furnished than Overlook

2. What is the purpose of the thermostats at Overlook?
(a) Are just for show, not connected
(b) Control the guest rooms within 2 degrees of setting
(c) Are all set at the same temperature
(d) Keep the dust to a minimum

3. What does Wendy do when she gets to Danny?
(a) She tells Jack to carry Danny to the bedroom
(b) She yells at Danny for scaring her
(c) She faints at the sight of Danny's neck
(d) She picks him up and runs to the bedroom

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

5. What is the background of some guests of the Overlook that Jack reads in an article he finds in the basement?
(a) They were the families of heroes who served in the war
(b) They were upstanding political figures
(c) They were involved in murder, drug trafficking, tax evasion, prostitution, bootlegging and illegal gambling
(d) They were film stars and entertainers

6. What entire bottle of tablets did Jack chew to stop a hangover?
(a) Glucose
(b) Anacin
(c) Excedrin
(d) Liver pills

7. 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) To give Ullman his keys
(d) He has misplaced his luggage

8. Why is Mrs. Brent causing a fuss?
(a) She thinks the bill is overcharged
(b) She is not allowed to pay with her American Express card
(c) Her second husband has checked out without her
(d) The hotel cannot account for some of her jewelry

9. What does Jack do when he sees George in the act of vandalism?
(a) Disarms him and punches him out
(b) Shouts a vulgarity as George flees the scene
(c) Calls campus security
(d) Asks the debate class to witness the events

10. What does Hallorann always smell before he shines?
(a) Oranges
(b) Pine trees
(c) Chicken cooking
(d) Lemons

11. What is it that Jack and Al have in common?
(a) Extramarital affairs
(b) Alcoholism
(c) Wealthy ancestors
(d) Fondness for VWs

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

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

14. What is Wendy thinking about the 1926 Overlook elevator?
(a) It is well maintained
(b) It is unsafe
(c) It is too small
(d) It is quaint

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dr. Edmonds theorize Danny does not need Tony anymore?

2. What does Wendy sense from the moment Danny is born?

3. What does Tony do as he stands at the bus stop down the block?

4. What does Jack dream his father tells him through the radio?

5. What does Danny say happened to him in Room 217?

(see the answer keys)

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