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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. What is the name of the sportscaster inside Paul's head?

2. What movie is referenced in regards to the dream?

3. What does Annie call it when she goes into an altered mental state?

4. How many presents does Annie bring to Paul?

5. What was the name of the vacation spot from Paul's childhood?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the dream in which Annie is riding on a magic carpet.

2. Why is Annie upset at the tax man? What is Paul's explanation?

3. What does Paul feel like after Annie leaves him for a long time?

4. What does Paul surmise regarding his fame and Annie's actions?

5. Explain how Paul knows how to pick locks. Paul begins to escape from the bedroom after he managed to pick the lock. What did Paul forget to check?

6. What is going through Paul's mind as Annie explains her point about the "cheat?"

7. How does Paul describe the ceiling in his room?

8. Why does Annie handcuff Paul? What does Annie do to keep Paul quiet?

9. How does Annie describe herself to Paul?

10. What does Paul come to realize in regard to the Novril?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a complete character description of Paul Sheldon. Who is Paul Sheldon? What is his age? What is Sheldon's profession? Why is Sheldon in Colorado? What is Sheldon's purpose for drinking Dom Perignon? Explain how Sheldon gets involved with Annie Wilkes and "Misery's Return." Also, discuss what happens to Paul after he returns to New York.

Essay Topic 2

Paul Sheldon is in tremendous pain after the accident. Discuss the medication Paul receives from Annie. What is the medication? Does the medicine really exist? What type of medication is it? When is Paul given the medication? How much does Annie administer? Where did Annie get the medication? What type of side effects does Paul experience from taking the drugs? What happens if Paul misses a dose?

Essay Topic 3

Paul finally returns to New York after his ordeal with Annie. Explain Paul's return to the city. Where does Paul go? Why does he move? What is the reaction of his agent and editor? Why is Paul such big news? Is Paul excited or offended that he is being offered so much money for a book regardless of its genre or worth? How much do you think Paul will get for his next book? What do you think Paul will do next? Do you think there will be any more Misery books?

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