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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. How does Jack's father kill his mother?
(a) He pushes her down the stairs
(b) He suffocates her
(c) He hits her full force in the face and the back of the head, and cracking open her skull
(d) He poisons her

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

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

4. Why is Danny sitting on the curb sulking?
(a) His mother has just screamed and scolded him
(b) Tom, the drunk man on the third floor scares him
(c) His dog is missing for over 1 hour
(d) He awaits his father to fix his glider

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Jack is ready to leave Room 217, what happens?

2. What does Jack tell Ullman he intends to do?

3. How does Jack feel about Danny going into Room 217?

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

5. What transpires as Wendy is about to mention divorce?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Danny imagine is outside his window after Tony warns him not to go to the hotel?

3. What vision does Danny experience when Dr. Bill asks him to try and contact Tony?

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

5. What is Jack's gut reaction once Mr. Ullman leaves the Overlook and the Torrance family is left alone?

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

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

8. What memory does Jack have that causes him feel worthless and shameful, making him want to drink?

9. What does Danny's mother tell him about Tony?

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

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