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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 is the name of the obsessed fan that sent Paul photos of her sitting room?
(a) Misery.
(b) Evelyn.
(c) Elspeth.
(d) Virginia.

2. Annie tries to do what to Paul as he is making his escape?
(a) Beg him to some back.
(b) Trip him.
(c) Choke him.
(d) Curse at him.

3. What treat does Annie bring to Paul?
(a) Pie.
(b) Cake.
(c) Ice cream.
(d) Hot chocolate.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul yell out?

2. Paul becomes obsessed with counting __________.

3. Annie often reminds Paul of what?

4. When Paul refers to writing as being self-serving, what adjective does he use?

5. What item does Annie take from the cop?

Short Essay Questions

1. What injury does Annie inflict on Paul at this time? What caused Annie to take such drastic measures?

2. How does Paul explain the process of writing to Annie?

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

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

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

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. Spring finally arrives. How does the seasonal change affect Paul?

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

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