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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. Where is the hospital located?

2. What does Paul yell out?

3. Paul realizes that he is being represented by whom?

4. Annie often reminds Paul of what?

5. What is David's real name?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Paul feel when he tells Annie the book is finished?

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

4. Paul listens as the cops talk to Annie in the living room. What particular aspects about the conversation gives Paul hope?

5. Why does Annie leave Paul in the cellar?

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

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

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

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

10. What does Paul mean when he says he has become his own Scheherazade?

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

Write a complete character description of Paul Sheldon. Who is Paul Sheldon? What is his age? What is Sheldon's profession? Why is Sheldon in Colorado? What is Sheldon's purpose for drinking Dom Perignon? Explain how Sheldon gets involved with Annie Wilkes and "Misery's Return." Also, discuss what happens to Paul after he returns to New York.

Essay Topic 3

It is obvious that Annie Wilkes suffers from a serious mental illness. What are the issues suffered by Annie? Use examples from the book and explain Annie's problems. What do you think causes these issues? Do you think Annie has ever sought any type of psychiatric treatment? If so, do you think it was voluntary? What might have helped Annie with her issues?

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