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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 item in the basement gives Paul an idea?
(a) BBQ pot.
(b) Running water.
(c) Tool bench.
(d) Cracked window.

2. Who is the first non-law enforcement person to be chased off the property?
(a) News reporter.
(b) Mayor.
(c) Nosy neighbor.
(d) Kid.

3. What surrounds Misery?
(a) Hyenas.
(b) Bees.
(c) Tigers.
(d) Spiders.

4. The cops comment on what about Annie's house?
(a) Location.
(b) Poor condition.
(c) Smell.
(d) Secure locks.

5. Annie will not permit Paul to do what while he is in the cellar?
(a) Take medication.
(b) Work.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Eat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who attempts to choke Misery?

2. What are the animals doing?

3. On what object does Annie hit her head?

4. What does Annie say she will leave to cement her alibi?

5. Where is the hospital located?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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