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

2. How did Jack's father treat him when he was drunk?
(a) Ignored him
(b) Hugged him
(c) Screamed at him
(d) Beat him

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

4. How many guest rooms in the Overlook?
(a) 200
(b) 90
(c) 135
(d) 110

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ullman describe the Florida place?

2. What does Wendy tell Danny about his friend, Tony?

3. What is the last town before Overlook?

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

5. What does Jack do when he goes to the Colorado Lounge?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to terrify Danny as he contemplates opening the door to Room 217?

2. Why does Jack compare his life to "The Great Wasp Nest of Life"?

3. What does Danny see on the wallpaper as Ullman gives the Torrance's a tour of the Overlook?

4. What are the contents of the scrapbook Jack discovers in the basement of the Overlook?

5. What is the message Jack receives from his dead father on the two-way radio?

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

7. Describe the Overlook's cook, Halloran.

8. Why does Mr. Ullman hire Jack to be the winter caretaker at the Overlook hotel?

9. Describe what Halloran says is the "shinin' on," after Danny confides in him about the nightmares he has concerning the Overlook.

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

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