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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 does Annie say she will leave to cement her alibi?

2. Paul notices something in the cop's speech. What is it?

3. What action does Paul remind himself to do throughout the book?

4. What is David's real name?

5. When Paul refers to writing as being self-serving, what adjective does he use?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene in which Paul dreams about Carl Wilkes' death.

2. Where does Paul go after escaping the bedroom? Why?

3. What makes Paul question if Annie is really dead?

4. Explain the exchange between Geoffrey and Ian regarding Misery's predicament. What happens to Ian's plan?

5. Paul tries to explain "the gotta" to Annie. What is the gotta?

6. Over the next few weeks it is relatively quiet at the Wilkes house. Describe the author's view.

7. Discuss the things Paul is given while in the cellar. What is Paul without until Annie returns?

8. How does Annie's behavior change drastically during this time?

9. What does Annie bring to Paul to celebrate the completion of the writing?

10. What injury does Annie inflict on Paul at this time? What caused Annie to take such drastic measures?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

People in Sidewinder refer to Annie as the Dragon Lady. Why do the locals hate Annie? How does Annie feel about them? How does Annie do business in town? Where does she go? Do the people in Sidewinder know about Annie's past? What information do the locals have? Have there been any charges brought against Annie in her hometown? Is there any proof that Annie has done anything wrong since returning to the town? Discuss.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Paul's view on the Misery books. What is Paul's opinion on the books that have made him so rich and famous? What is Paul's plan for Misery? How does Annie change Paul's views? Also discuss Paul's new book, "Fast Cars." Compare and contrast it with the Misery series. Why does Paul want to switch genres? Do you think "Fast Cars" will be as successful as the Misery series? Explain.

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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