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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 part of the lawnmower does Annie forget to clean?

2. What does Paul throw through the window?

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

4. What beverage does Annie leave in the cellar?

5. What does Paul yell out?

Short Essay Questions

1. At this point, according to Paul, for whom is he writing the story?

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

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

4. What does Paul say that changes Annie's attitude, at least temporarily?

5. What is the main change in the way Paul works? What has caused the change?

6. What was so strange about Paul's obsessed fan? How did Paul react?

7. Why does Annie leave Paul in the cellar?

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

9. What happens after Paul screams?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Annie's obsession with Paul. What is the basis of the obsession? Do you think Annie is obsessed with Paul, Misery or both? How does Paul react when Annie says she is Paul's number one fan? How far is Annie willing to go to get what she wants from Paul? Does Paul realize the extent of Annie's obsession? Do you think Annie is mentally unstable? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Annie Wilkes. Who is she? What is her profession? Discuss her personality. Write a complete character description of Annie Wilkes. Discuss how her obsessive behavior rules the story. Examine her obsession with Paul Sheldon and Misery. Also, compare her to other crazed fans.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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