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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. How many presents does Annie bring to Paul?

2. What kind of machine does Annie bring to Paul?

3. How many words are in the new manuscript?

4. What will be the name of the new project?

5. How does Paul refer to his book of details?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of sounds does Paul hear from the adjoining room while he slips in and out of consciousness?

2. What is going through Paul's mind as Annie explains her point about the "cheat?"

3. What is one of the first reactions Paul had when he woke up at Annie's house?

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

5. Discuss the scene in which Paul asks Annie to replace the typing paper.

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

7. What does Paul feel like after Annie leaves him for a long time?

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

There are several traditions Paul has when he is on the verge of finishing a book. Discuss at least four of the traditions and why they are important to Paul as a writer.

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