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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What letter is the third to come off the typewriter in this section?
(a) T.
(b) E.
(c) N.
(d) S.

2. Who attempts to choke Misery?
(a) Sarah Jane.
(b) Wanda.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Gwendolyn.

3. What is Paul afraid of in the cellar?
(a) Roaches.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Rats.
(d) Spiders.

4. What must Paul do without in the cellar?
(a) Lights.
(b) Blanket.
(c) Pillow.
(d) Heat.

5. What is David's real name?
(a) Winkler.
(b) Marshall.
(c) Musser.
(d) Wicks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Annie's lawnmower?

2. What might prohibit the plainclothes detective from pulling his gun?

3. What is the name of the obsessed fan that sent Paul photos of her sitting room?

4. Annie is questioned about the presence of which person?

5. What treat does Annie bring to Paul?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Paul keep saying to himself when the troopers arrive?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is Paul's biggest fear after the incident involving the troopers? What does Paul say to Annie?

10. Spring finally arrives. How does the seasonal change affect Paul?

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