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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gruesome literary work comes to mind as Danny stands at room 217?
(a) How the Devil Married Three Sisters
(b) Bluebeard
(c) The Bloody Chamber
(d) Fitcher's Bird

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

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

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

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

6. What is it that scares Danny before his shine ends at the curb?
(a) The word divorce
(b) The VW huffing up the street
(c) Redrum redrum redrum written on a bathroom mirror
(d) Tom the drunk

7. What thought is Hallorann shining to Danny?
(a) Sure you don't want to go to Florida doc?
(b) Pretend illness and get out of Overlook today
(c) Your family is in danger at Overlook
(d) Your father hates you

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

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

10. Why did Danny lock the bathroom door?
(a) Tony tells him to
(b) He hears voices coming that way
(c) To keep Wendy out
(d) He is afraid of the wasps

11. What is the outcome of Jack's attack on George Hatfield?
(a) Jack is fired, George is expelled from school
(b) George offers the use of his car for the move to the Overlook
(c) Jack remains on the faculty 2 more years, George switches teachers
(d) George buys 4 new tires for the VW

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

13. 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 tries to pretend that she never accused Jack of hurting Danny
(c) She doesn't care that she blamed him
(d) She is remorseful for not giving Jack the benefit of the doubt

14. Why does Dr. Edmonds theorize Danny does not need Tony anymore?
(a) Jack and Wendy get along now, so Tony has outlived his usefulness
(b) Danny is getting older
(c) Tony has said too many things that did not come true
(d) Danny fears being separated from Jack

15. What does Jack do when he goes to the Colorado Lounge?
(a) He starts a conversation with Lloyd, the bartender
(b) He thinks about how much he loves Wendy
(c) He sits on a barstool talking to his father
(d) He sits down and cries

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Why doesn't Danny want to go to his grandmother's?

5. What does Jack notice when he hears a noise behind him in the topiary?

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