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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 kind of car is wrecked?

2. How much of an increase is there in Annie's bill?

3. Who is warned not to upset Misery?

4. Paul wonders if any damage was caused to the ______ during the accident.

5. What is the adjective used for Annie's robes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Paul think about Misery and the direction his career is taking as a result of the best selling series?

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

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

4. Discuss Annie's initial opinion of "Fast Cars."

5. Examine the scene in which Paul finds the Novril in the bathroom.

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

7. What does Paul say after Annie smashes his knee?

8. Paul's skill as a writer often comes out through dreams and fantasies. Discuss at least one episode involving the sportscasters.

9. Describe the scene in which Annie has her first psychotic break with Paul. What does she do?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As a child,, Annie and her brother often went to Saturday afternoon matinees that featured cliffhangers. What is a cliffhanger? Is each a complete movie/story? What is the genre? Why was going to the movies a favorite activity for Annie? What about the movies upset Annie? What is Paul's explanation of the technique used in the movies? Give examples of the cliffhangers. Include examples of deus ex machina.

Essay Topic 2

As a writer, Paul Sheldon must face writer's block. What is writer's block? What causes it? What brings it on in Paul's case? Is it a lack of interest or inspiration? Where does Paul get his inspiration? What types of things might a writer do to break writer's block? How long does it last for Paul? What does Paul create after he finally breaks through the barrier?

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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