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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has recurring nightmares in which the dark man offers him healing and worldly wealth if he follows him?
(a) Mother Abigail.
(b) Nick Andros.
(c) Larry Underwood.
(d) Rita Blakemore.

2. What is the surname of the Sheriff who helps the character who was attacked at a bar recover?
(a) Goldsmith.
(b) Flagg.
(c) John Baker.
(d) Henreid.

3. What does Harold notice about his house that makes him realize someone was in there while he was out?
(a) His ledger is missing.
(b) There are footprints on living room carpet.
(c) The cellar door is open in the kitchen.
(d) A chair is knocked over in the kitchen.

4. After Lloyd kills the rat, where does he put it?
(a) Under his bed.
(b) In his shirt.
(c) Under his pillow.
(d) Under a rock.

5. Who finds an Irish setter hiking down a New Hampshire road?
(a) Larry Underwood.
(b) Rita Blakemore.
(c) Randall Flagg.
(d) Stu Redman.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what Maine town do Frannie and Harold hail?

2. What does Lloyd Henreid use to bang on the bars, hoping for attention?

3. Who does Larry Underwood get in touch with after his one-night stand?

4. What is Bill Hapsomb’s nickname?

5. What is the name of the dog found by Glen Bateman who survives the Captain Trips outbreak?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does King introduce readers to so many different characters early on?

2. What was the border patrol's duty in the city?

3. Why is Leo Rockway afraid of Harold Lauder?

4. Does Mother Abigail represent religious/spiritual elements?

5. What made the clock turn red at the tower control room?

6. What exactly happened when Las Vegas was blown up? Was it a direct act of God?

7. Before being recruited by Flagg, Lloyd Henreid was in prison for what?

8. What purpose does Chapter 8 serve the overall novel?

9. The virus killed all its possible hosts well into 99.4%, so how is it still around?

10. How does Dayna think Randall Flagg can see her?

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