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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dr. Edmonds theorize Danny does not need Tony anymore?

2. What does Jack say he intentionally did to Danny?

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

4. What does Danny say happened to him in Room 217?

5. What does Hallorann always smell before he shines?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What incident occurs that causes Jack to dislike the Overlook Hotel?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Describe the Overlook's cook, Halloran.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Analyze the image of the wasp's nest which Jack finds on the roof of the Overlook and how it comes to life in Danny's bedroom to the mention of a wasp's nest by Hallorann at the end of the story.

2) What does the wasp's nest symbolize?

3) What images does Hallorann use to describe the angry wasps in the Overlook's smoking window?

4) How do these images compare to the images of the wasps in Danny's room?

Essay Topic 2

1) Analyze the changes in Danny throughout the novel.

2) What fears and emotions does he experience as he the story progresses?

3) How do his attitudes change as his character develops?

4) Cite examples of the character changes Danny goes through as he lives through each terrifying scene.

Essay Topic 3

1) Give three examples from the novel when Jack Torrance uses poor impulse control.

2) Summarize the reactions to these events by his coworkers, his friend Mr. Shockley, and his family.

3) Analyze the consequences of Jack's actions.

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