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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Halloran's assurance to Danny?
(a) Supplies will last all winter
(b) He will have lots to do in the winter
(c) There is nothing at Overlook that can hurt him
(d) There are only a few storms each winter

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

3. What thought arises when Jack ends the telephone call to Ullman?
(a) You lost your temper again, Jack
(b) The winter will not be so bad
(c) Al Shockley is not a reliable friend
(d) He needs to find Wendy and Danny and return to Overlook

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jack mocking George?

2. What does Jack do when he sees George in the act of vandalism?

3. What does Danny see in the bathroom?

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

5. What happens as Danny tests his shining on Hallorann?

Short Essay Questions

1. What incident occurs at the school Jack formerly taught that gives the reader an idea of Jack's temper?

2. What view do the Torrance's see as they look out the window in the Overlook Hotel?

3. What does Wendy assume happened to Danny when she sees the red welts around his neck and how does she react?

4. What event causes Al Shockley and Jack to swear off drinking?

5. What does Jack discover when he goes to investigate Room 217?

6. What scares Jack as he turns to look at the topiary from the playground?

7. Describe the woman Danny sees when he enters the bathroom of Room 217.

8. What are the changes Wendy notices in Jack that cause her to worry so much about him?

9. What does Danny tell Jack and Wendy once he has gained control of himself?

10. Why does Wendy decide to make Danny an appointment for a physical in Sidewinder?

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