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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 is Watson lingering in the lobby after staff has departed?

2. What is the outcome of Jack's attack on George Hatfield?

3. What is the background of some guests of the Overlook that Jack reads in an article he finds in the basement?

4. What is Jack's conclusion as the reason he called Ullman?

5. How does Ullman describe the Florida place?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Jack call Mr. Ullman?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Wendy change her mind about divorcing Jack?

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

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

The Overlook is the main source of terror throughout the novel. It is mentioned in all parts of the story.

1) Explain the different images King gives of the Overlook as the book progresses.

2) What is the significance of the Overlook in each part of the novel?

3) What three different meanings does the Overlook have for each of the characters: Wendy, Danny, and Jack?

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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