The Shining

Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

PART 1, CHAPTERS 1-4

Reading Check

1. Which equipment must Jack maintain as his most important priority as hotel caretaker? 

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. What clues does the author include to suggest Danny has special mental abilities?

2. In what ways has Jack struggled to meet The Responsibilities of Parenthood? 

PART 1, CHAPTERS 5-7

Reading Check

1. What did Jack Torrance inadvertently break while trying to attend to a knocked-over beer? 

2. What did Al Shockley hit with his car while driving drunk? 

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. What early writing successes did Jack enjoy, and how did these successes affect his life?  

2. How do Jack and Wendy manage to avoid divorce after Jack’s outburst of violence? 

PART 2, CHAPTERS 8-10

Reading Check

1. What sight causes Danny to tremble because he realizes Tony has warned him about it?

2. Which type of athletic court is situated in the center of the topiary garden on the Overlook grounds?     

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence.