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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. Where does Annie's alibi claim she went?
(a) Ceramics show.
(b) Shopping.
(c) Farmer's convention.
(d) Salon.

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

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

4. Where is Misery surrounded?
(a) In Java.
(b) In Kenya.
(c) In Bourka.
(d) In Kiwi.

5. Annie says that the men will come back with __________.
(a) A gun.
(b) A search warrant.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Evidence.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Hezekiah, what object holds incredible power?

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

3. What item does Annie take from the cop?

4. How much money will supposedly be requested for Paul's next book, no matter what it is?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens after Paul screams?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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