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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 39, On the Stairs | Chapter 40, In the Basement.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Al Shockley react to Jack's idea about writing a historical book about the Overlook?
(a) He loves the idea
(b) He wants to be mentioned in the book
(c) He is critical of the idea, telling Jack to forget about it
(d) He wants Jack to begin the book right away

2. Where do both Danny and Wendy agree to spend the winter?
(a) In Vermont
(b) In Sidewinder
(c) At the Overlook
(d) At her mother's

3. As he ascends the basement stairs, what words of Watson does he recall?
(a) The guest lists hide many secrets
(b) This is one of the world's greatest hotels
(c) Do not poke around in the basement
(d) Every big hotel has got a ghost

4. What sound awakens the Torrances?
(a) Howling outside the window
(b) Screams from Room 217
(c) Breaking glass
(d) The elevator running up and down the shaft

5. What does Jack think about when he takes a break from trimming the topiary animals and goes to the playground?
(a) He thinks about his life in Vermont
(b) He thinks about Danny's friend, Tony
(c) He thinks about Wendy's mother
(d) He thinks about his life with his alcoholic father

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jack's conclusion as the reason he called Ullman?

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

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

4. How much liquor remains in the Colorado Lounge?

5. As Danny lies awake, what does he imagine about flesh eating plants?

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