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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. The cops comment on what about Annie's house?
2. Who manages to get Ian to stop and listen to reason?
3. What is the man's job?
4. What surrounds Misery?
5. Annie tries to do what to Paul as he is making his escape?
Short Essay Questions
1. At this point, according to Paul, for whom is he writing the story?
2. How does Paul explain the process of writing to Annie?
3. Explain the book found on the coffee table in the living room. What does the book contain?
4. What injury does Annie inflict on Paul at this time? What caused Annie to take such drastic measures?
5. How does Annie's behavior change drastically during this time?
6. What is Paul's biggest fear after the incident involving the troopers? What does Paul say to Annie?
7. Explain the exchange between Geoffrey and Ian regarding Misery's predicament. What happens to Ian's plan?
8. Paul tries to explain "the gotta" to Annie. What is the gotta?
9. Over the next few weeks it is relatively quiet at the Wilkes house. Describe the author's view.
10. Where does Paul go after escaping the bedroom? Why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The most violent and gruesome act Annie commits regarding Paul is the hobbling of his foot and leg. Examine hobbling. What is it? Why does Annie do it? What is the purpose? Could Paul die from the action? What is the history behind it?
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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