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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 2, Chapters 1 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon what books does Stephen King say he based the Dark Tower Series in the Introduction of this novel?
(a) Disney's Mary Poppins.
(b) Terry Brooks' The Sword of Shannara.
(c) J.R.R. Tolkein's Lord of the Rings.
(d) Stephen Donaldson's The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant.

2. Where does Roland tell Susannah and Eddie he once met Jake in Chapter 14?
(a) A subway station.
(b) A bus station.
(c) An airport.
(d) A way station.

3. What does Eddie often see when he looks at a piece of wood?
(a) A shape waiting to be carved.
(b) A potential weapon.
(c) A walking stick waiting to be used.
(d) A potential tool.

4. Who finally shoots and kills Mir in Chapter 8?
(a) A stranger.
(b) Roland.
(c) Susannah.
(d) Eddie.

5. What does Roland say in Chapter 14 he learned from Jake when he hypnotized him?
(a) The directions to the city of Lud.
(b) The details of Jake's life.
(c) The details of Jake's death.
(d) The directions to the Dark Tower.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story told in Chapter 10 about Old Star and Old Mother, who was Cassiopeia?

2. In her shooting lessons in Chapter 1, what has Susannah forgotten if she aims with her hand?

3. Where does Roland claim he killed Jake in Chapter 13?

4. What is the name of the bookstore Jake visits in Chapters 12-13?

5. What is missing from the riddle book Jake has just bought as seen in Chapter 14?

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