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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. Halloran points toward the playground and what does Danny see?
2. What does Jack do when Hallorann walks past his hiding place?
3. Where is Jack standing when he sees the hotel coming to life?
4. Why does Danny use his "shining" to call Hallorann?
5. What does Wendy vow to do if Danny is in danger?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Jack do when he finds Wendy in the ballroom?
2. What events take place after Wendy finds Jack drunk on the floor?
3. Danny realizes he needs help after Tony explains that he can't come anymore because the spirits in the Overlook won't let him. What does Danny do once he discovers that REDRUM spells MURDER?
4. What do Jack, Wendy, and Danny hear when Danny awakens them in the night?
5. What do Hallorann, Wendy, and Danny see as they are riding in the snowmobile on the way to Sidewinder?
6. What happens to Danny when he goes out to play in the snow near the topiary?
7. What deal does Jack make with Grady if he lets him out of the pantry?
8. What does Jack see and hear when he goes to the Colorado Lounge?
9. What goes through Hallorann's mind when he goes into the equipment shed to get blankets for Wendy and Danny?
10. Jack goes to the equipment shed and finds the snowmobile. What does he decide to do after he finds all the parts he needs to get the Skidoo running?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
1) Analyze Danny's struggles with having to deal with such extreme violence at an early age.
2) Would you say that his powers help him deal with his terror or only add to it? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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