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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 Al Shockley react to Jack's idea about writing a historical book about the Overlook?

2. What does Hallorann always smell before he shines?

3. What does Jack say he intentionally did to Danny?

4. What does Dr. Edmonds say Danny possesses?

5. As he ascends the basement stairs, what words of Watson does he recall?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Danny when he concentrates, thinking very hard?

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

3. What does Jack discover when he goes to investigate Room 217?

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

5. What does Danny's mother tell him about Tony?

6. What event causes Al Shockley and Jack to swear off drinking?

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

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

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

10. Why does Wendy decide to make Danny an appointment for a physical in Sidewinder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Before moving to the Overlook with Danny and Jack, Wendy has a flashback about her life with Jack from the time he saves her from her mother, to the downward spiral of when he breaks Danny's arm.

1) What does this flashback reveal about her future relationship with Jack?

2) What does the flashback reveal about Jack's future actions?

3) How does Wendy's flashback prepare the reader for what is to come in the story?

Essay Topic 2

1) Give three examples from the novel when Jack Torrance uses poor impulse control.

2) Summarize the reactions to these events by his coworkers, his friend Mr. Shockley, and his family.

3) Analyze the consequences of Jack's actions.

Essay Topic 3

1) How does Stephen King use images of darkness, grotesque bodies, and the Danny's visions to convey the tone of the novel?

2) How does the weather add to this tone?

3) Justify the answers with examples from the novel.

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