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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 does Paul throw through the window?
(a) Typewriter.
(b) Desk drawer.
(c) Shoe.
(d) Ashtray.

2. What does Paul hide behind the baseboard?
(a) Lighter fluid.
(b) A journal.
(c) A gun.
(d) A manuscript.

3. What adjective is used to describe this character?
(a) Young.
(b) Green.
(c) Clueless.
(d) Naive.

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

5. Annie wants to know more about what item?
(a) Story.
(b) Paul's ex-wives.
(c) Future plans.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the obsessed fan that sent Paul photos of her sitting room?

2. What is the man's job?

3. What body part is cut off by Annie at this time?

4. What item does Annie take from the cop?

5. What kind of infection does Paul get?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Annie bring to Paul to celebrate the completion of the writing?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Annie leave Paul in the cellar?

10. What happens after Paul screams?

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