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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Wendy find Jack after she hears him screaming?
(a) In the pantry, cowering in the corner
(b) In Ullman's office with a broken CB radio
(c) In the basement with the scrapbook in his lap
(d) At his typewriter

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

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

4. How does Wendy react when she realizes that Jack really didn't hurt Danny?
(a) She figures he will hurt Danny sooner or later
(b) She doesn't care that she blamed him
(c) She tries to pretend that she never accused Jack of hurting Danny
(d) She is remorseful for not giving Jack the benefit of the doubt

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

6. What is Wendy resigned to accept?
(a) Jack and Al will remain drunkards
(b) Her restless nights will last the remainder of her lifetime
(c) Danny has an unbreakable bond with Jack
(d) The family will always struggle and never get ahead

7. Why is Jack feeling sympathy for Ullman as he says his goodbyes?
(a) Ullman's attire is threadbare and shabby
(b) The hotel season is over
(c) Ullman appears exhausted
(d) Ullman has no one to travel with him

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

9. What indicates to Wendy that all is not right with Danny?
(a) He chatters non-stop
(b) He is tired all the time
(c) She thinks he has lost weight
(d) Bad dreams every night

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

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

12. 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) The hotel cannot account for some of her jewelry
(d) Her second husband has checked out without her

13. What is Jack thinking as he gazes at the wasp nest?
(a) Danny will be in danger while playing on the lawn
(b) One of the smallest he has ever seen
(c) Symbolic of his life's experiences
(d) The bug bomb might not be effective

14. Why is Stuart Ullman hiring Jack to be caretaker of the Overlook?
(a) He knows Jack needs the money
(b) He wants to give Jack a chance
(c) Because of the influence of Albert Shockley
(d) He likes Jack's attitude

15. What does Dr. Edmonds say Danny possesses?
(a) Scattered illusions
(b) Emotional instability
(c) Extraordinary human perception
(d) Very good memory

Short Answer Questions

1. What old behaviors are Jack doing that has Wendy worried?

2. As Jack is ready to leave Room 217, what happens?

3. How does Jack respond to Wendy's suggestion Danny get a check-up?

4. Why did Danny lock the bathroom door?

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

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