View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What month is it at this point?
(a) February.
(b) March.
(c) January.
(d) April.

2. How long will it be until the snow melts?
(a) 6-7 weeks.
(b) 4-5 weeks.
(c) 7-8 weeks.
(d) 5-6 weeks.

3. What is the name of Thomas' nurse?
(a) Sarah Beth.
(b) Misery.
(c) Annie.
(d) Jane.

4. Where has Paul finished every book since 1974?
(a) Parents' country house.
(b) Beach house in Malibu.
(c) Hotel in Boulder.
(d) Cabin in Maine.

5. What is the second part of the game's question?
(a) Did he?
(b) Could he?
(c) Won't he?
(d) Will he?

Short Answer Questions

1. How much of an increase is there in Annie's bill?

2. By the end of Chapter 16, how long had Paul been at the farmhouse?

3. Paul dreams of which fictional character?

4. Paul dreams that Annie is in what country?

5. What is the adjective used for Annie's robes?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Paul surmise regarding his fame and Annie's actions?

3. Describe the scene in which Annie has her first psychotic break with Paul. What does she do?

4. When Paul describes the smell first associated with Annie, what does he say?

5. Examine the scene in which Paul finds the Novril in the bathroom.

6. Why does Annie handcuff Paul? What does Annie do to keep Paul quiet?

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

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

9. What is Annie's opinion of Paul's first draft? To what does she compare it?

10. Paul's skill as a writer often comes out through dreams and fantasies. Discuss at least one episode involving the sportscasters.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 667 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample