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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. Paul notices something in the cop's speech. What is it?
(a) Stutter.
(b) Placating tone.
(c) Hesitation.
(d) Harshness.

2. Annie is questioned about the presence of which person?
(a) Trooper.
(b) Paul.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Ian.

3. Where is the hospital located?
(a) Chicago.
(b) New York.
(c) Denver.
(d) Boulder.

4. Who manages to get Ian to stop and listen to reason?
(a) Misery.
(b) Hezekiah.
(c) Geoffrey.
(d) William.

5. What does Annie offer to the men when they come inside?
(a) Drink.
(b) Food.
(c) Cigarette.
(d) Seat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is used to do the job?

2. Paul becomes obsessed with counting __________.

3. What tool does Annie use to kill a cop?

4. What adjective is used to describe this character?

5. What color is Annie's lawnmower?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the things Paul is given while in the cellar. What is Paul without until Annie returns?

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

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

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

7. What happens after Paul screams?

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

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

10. What makes Paul question if Annie is really dead?

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