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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jack feel about Danny going into Room 217?
(a) Angry that Danny stole the key to the room
(b) He feels Danny should be punished no matter how scared he is
(c) He feels it is okay if Danny went into the room
(d) He doesn't blame Danny for going into the room

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

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

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

5. What does Wendy tell Danny about his friend, Tony?
(a) It's okay for Danny to have an imaginary friend
(b) Danny is too old for an imaginary friend
(c) She doesn't think he is real
(d) She believes in him

6. What phrase by Ullman echoed in Jack's mind?
(a) Winter is wonderful at Overlook
(b) You lost your temper
(c) You will not regret it
(d) The winter silence is soothing

7. Why is the road from town to Overlook not plowed?
(a) Danger of falling rock
(b) No residences on that road
(c) Hotel is closed
(d) The road is too steep

8. How does Al Shockley react to Jack's idea about writing a historical book about the Overlook?
(a) He is critical of the idea, telling Jack to forget about it
(b) He wants to be mentioned in the book
(c) He wants Jack to begin the book right away
(d) He loves the idea

9. What transpires as Wendy is about to mention divorce?
(a) She is panicky and faints
(b) Jack loses his temper
(c) Jack asks for 1 week postponement
(d) Danny falls and breaks his arm

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

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

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

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

14. When Danny breaks free from Wendy's arms, what does he scream?
(a) Daddy did it!
(b) It was her!
(c) Lloyd did it!
(d) Mr. Grady did it!

15. What does Jack dream his father tells him through the radio?
(a) To take Danny off the mountain
(b) To kill Danny
(c) To get out of the Overlook
(d) To kill himself

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Wendy find Jack after she hears him screaming?

2. Where are Jack and Wendy while the dead woman is strangling Danny?

3. Where do both Danny and Wendy agree to spend the winter?

4. Where do Wendy and Jack find Danny?

5. What is it that Jack and Al have in common?

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