Stephen King Stories: The Boogeyman, Quitters, Inc. And The Ledge

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1.

In the story "The Boogeyman," Lester _______________ is the narrator.

Explanation
In the story "The Boogeyman," the narrator is Lester Billings.

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2.

Dr. _______________ is Lester's therapist.

Explanation
Harper is Lester's therapist.

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3.

Lester's first child is named _______________.

Explanation
The given answer, Denny, suggests that Lester's first child is named Denny.

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4.

Lester married Rita when she was _____ years old.

Explanation
The correct answer is "18, eighteen" because it indicates the age at which Lester married Rita. Both "18" and "eighteen" represent the numerical value of eighteen, which is the age mentioned in the question.

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5.

The boogeyman killed the third child by breaking his _______________.

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The boogeyman killed the third child by breaking his neck. This means that the boogeyman caused the child's death by forcefully twisting or snapping their neck, resulting in fatal injury to the spinal cord. Neck injuries can be extremely dangerous and can lead to paralysis or death.

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6.

Dr. Harper recommends that Lester return on _______________ and _______________ for more counseling.

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Dr. Harper suggests that Lester should come back for more counseling sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This implies that the counseling sessions are scheduled on these specific days and Dr. Harper believes that it would be beneficial for Lester to attend counseling on both of these days.

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7.

_______________ is the name of Lester's second son.

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Lester's second son is named Andy.

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8.

In the story "Quitters, Inc.," Jimmy McCann and Dick Morrison run into each other at an _______________.

Explanation
In the story "Quitters, Inc.," Jimmy McCann and Dick Morrison run into each other at an airport or an airport bar. This suggests that they coincidentally meet each other while either waiting for their flights or having a drink at the airport bar. The specific location is not mentioned, but it is clear that they encounter each other in an airport setting.

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9.

Morrison worked at _______________ for 18 months before joining the Morton Agency.

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Morrison worked at Crager and Barton for 18 months before joining the Morton Agency.

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10.

_______________ is the name of Morrison's special needs son.

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The name of Morrison's special needs son is Alvin.

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11.

_______________ is in charge of Morrison's case at Quitters, Inc.

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Vic Donatti, Victor Donatti, and Donatti are all correct answers for the person in charge of Morrison's case at Quitters, Inc. The question is asking for the name of the person, and all three options provided are variations of the same name. It is possible that the person is referred to by different versions of their name in different contexts or by different people.

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12.

The first time Morrison messes up, his wife gets _______________.

Explanation
The correct answer is "electrocuted, shocked" because the question states that Morrison messes up for the first time. This implies that his wife experiences a severe consequence as a result of his mistake, which could include being electrocuted or shocked. Both terms suggest a significant level of harm or danger.

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13.

Sharon McCann lost her pinky _______________ due to her husband's weight gain.

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Sharon McCann lost her pinky finger due to her husband's weight gain.

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14.

In the story "The Ledge," Stan Norris is _____ years old.

Explanation
In the story "The Ledge," the age of Stan Norris is mentioned as 36 years old.

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15.

_______________ is Cressner's crony with the .45.

Explanation
Tony is Cressner's crony with the .45. This implies that Tony is someone who works closely with Cressner and is armed with a .45 caliber weapon. The term "crony" suggests a close associate or henchman, indicating a level of trust and loyalty between Cressner and Tony. The mention of the .45 indicates that Tony is armed and potentially dangerous, further emphasizing his role as a trusted ally of Cressner.

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The tenth time Morrison messes up, he will be _______________.
17.

Stan gives his savings account money to Marcia which amounts to _______________.

Explanation
Stan gives his savings account money to Marcia, and the amount he gives is $200 or two hundred dollars.

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18.

Stan spent three years in _______________ for breaking and entering.

Explanation
Stan spent three years in San Quentin prison for breaking and entering. San Quentin is a well-known prison located in California, known for housing some of the most dangerous criminals. It is a maximum-security prison that holds inmates convicted of serious offenses. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that Stan's crime of breaking and entering warranted his placement in San Quentin prison for a three-year sentence.

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19.

Stan played _______________ for a living.

Explanation
The given answer "tennis" fits the sentence structure and context. It states that Stan played tennis for a living, indicating that tennis was his profession or source of income.

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20.

The ledge is _____ inches wide.

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The correct answer is "5" or "five" because both options indicate the width of the ledge.

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