The Shining Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 149 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Shining Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 149 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who forces reconciliation between Wendy and her mother?
(a) Danny
(b) Her therapist
(c) Al Shockley
(d) Jack

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

3. What does Danny say happened to him in Room 217?
(a) He says that the shower curtain fell on him
(b) He says he fell on the bathroom floor
(c) He says that he was attacked by a dead woman
(d) He says that nothing happened

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

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

6. What does Tony do as he stands at the bus stop down the block?
(a) Insanely laughs in to the darkness
(b) Grins and slowly walks toward Danny
(c) Signals Danny to join him
(d) He tells Danny not to go

7. As Danny lies awake, what does he imagine about flesh eating plants?
(a) They drag Jack away
(b) They drag him to darkness
(c) They surround the VW
(d) They surround Overlook

8. 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

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

10. Who does Jack call while Danny waits in the VW?
(a) Stuart Ullman
(b) Al Shockley
(c) George Hatfield
(d) Tony

11. What happens as Danny stands at the bedroom window at 2 AM?
(a) He sees a deserted street
(b) He sees vandals once again puncture VW tires
(c) He sees Jack passed out on the sidewalk.
(d) He hears only soft breezes.

12. What occurs at the scenic turnout?
(a) The VW overheats and stalls for hours
(b) Wendy comments on heavy traffic coming from Overlook
(c) Wendy refuses to look at the panorama
(d) Danny realizes REDRUM is at the Overlook

13. Why is Jack mocking George?
(a) Because George is dense
(b) Because George is a wimp
(c) Because George stutters
(d) Because George's father is wealthy

14. What 3 words does Danny say as Jack is shaking him?
(a) Call the sheriff
(b) Roque, Stroke, REDRUM
(c) Stop shaking me
(d) Let Hallorann speak

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Danny sitting on the curb sulking?

3. What happens when Jack covers his eyes and then reopens them?

4. What does Hallorann always smell before he shines?

5. What does Danny tell his mother when she asks him to ask Tony if they should leave the hotel?

(see the answer keys)

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