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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. What phrase by Ullman echoed in Jack's mind?

2. Watson explains every hotel has its scandals. What is Overlook's?

3. Where does Danny go after he opens the door to Room 217?

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

5. Where does Wendy find Jack after she hears him screaming?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Overlook's cook, Halloran.

2. Why does Danny grab the guardrail and become faint when the family is looking at the Overlook Hotel for the first time?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Stephen King compare the Torrance family to as they go into the hotel during the snowstorm?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Evaluate the relationship between Danny and his mother, Wendy.

2) How does Jack affect their relationship with one another?

3) What is it that causes Wendy to worry so much about Danny?

4) Give examples from the story of how they interact with one another.

Essay Topic 2

1) Compare and contrast the characters of Jack Torrance and his father.

2) Summarize the impact each character has on one another.

3) How is each character realistic in their struggles with alcohol?

4) How are their roles as husbands and fathers alike or different?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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