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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. Annie tells the cops to say hello to whom when going into the barn?
(a) Blue.
(b) Brownie.
(c) Mary.
(d) Misery.

2. What item does Annie take from the cop?
(a) Badge.
(b) Summons.
(c) Bag.
(d) Paperwork.

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

4. What action does Paul remind himself to do throughout the book?
(a) Forget.
(b) Live.
(c) Rinse.
(d) Breathe.

5. Paul is taken to what hospital?
(a) Lenox Hill.
(b) Citizen's General.
(c) Doctors Hospital.
(d) NYU.

Short Answer Questions

1. Annie is sure that everyone around knows about which of the following?

2. What time does Annie return?

3. Who manages to get Ian to stop and listen to reason?

4. The cops comment on what about Annie's house?

5. What is the only common thread at this point?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Annie leave Paul in the cellar?

2. At this point, according to Paul, for whom is he writing the story?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Explain the book found on the coffee table in the living room. What does the book contain?

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

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