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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 does Jack do when he sees George in the act of vandalism?

2. How much liquor remains in the Colorado Lounge?

3. How did Jack's father treat him when he was drunk?

4. What is Wendy resigned to accept?

5. What happens in the hallway that nearly freezes Danny with terror?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Jack is afraid of being like his father.

1) Describe the accomplishments Jack achieves in his lifetime that makes him different from his father.

2) Explain why Jack's actions in the final sections of the story turn his fears about being like his father into reality.

Essay Topic 3

1) Discuss how Jack Torrance's character changes from the beginning of the novel to the end.

2) How does his attitude change toward his family?

3) How does his attitude toward his fathering techniques change?

4) What are the differences in his attitude toward the way his father treated his mother differ from the beginning to the end of the novel?

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