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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. How does Wendy react when she realizes that Jack really didn't hurt Danny?

2. Why is Jack mocking George?

3. Why is Jack feeling sympathy for Ullman as he says his goodbyes?

4. What is the background of some guests of the Overlook that Jack reads in an article he finds in the basement?

5. What is the outcome of Jack's attack on George Hatfield?

Short Essay Questions

1. What scares Jack as he turns to look at the topiary from the playground?

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

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

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

5. Why does Jack call Mr. Ullman?

6. What does Danny tell Jack and Wendy once he has gained control of himself?

7. What memory does Jack have that causes him feel worthless and shameful, making him want to drink?

8. Why does Mr. Ullman hire Jack to be the winter caretaker at the Overlook hotel?

9. What does Stephen King compare the Torrance family to as they go into the hotel during the snowstorm?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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) 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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