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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What month is it at this point?

2. What is the name of the drugstore in the nearby town?

3. What does Paul use to pick the lock on the bedroom door?

4. What does Annie call it when she goes into an altered mental state?

5. Annie says that unless Paul burns "Fast Cars" she will no longer give him any ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Annie's opinion of Paul's first draft? To what does she compare it?

2. Describe the scene in which Annie has her first psychotic break with Paul. What does she do?

3. How does Paul keep track of the time in light of his bouts of unconsciousness? What does Paul wonder about the change of the seasons?

4. Discuss the scene in which Paul asks Annie to replace the typing paper.

5. What does Paul think about Misery and the direction his career is taking as a result of the best selling series?

6. What does Paul say after Annie smashes his knee?

7. Examine the scene in which Paul finds the Novril in the bathroom.

8. What does Paul think about regarding the site of the car crash?

9. What does Paul surmise regarding his fame and Annie's actions?

10. Discuss the presents Annie brings back to the house for Paul. What is Paul's reaction to the items?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

People in Sidewinder refer to Annie as the Dragon Lady. Why do the locals hate Annie? How does Annie feel about them? How does Annie do business in town? Where does she go? Do the people in Sidewinder know about Annie's past? What information do the locals have? Have there been any charges brought against Annie in her hometown? Is there any proof that Annie has done anything wrong since returning to the town? Discuss.

Essay Topic 2

When Annie meets Paul, she has no idea what is contained in the latest book, 'Misery's Child." Examine Annie's attitude toward Paul before, during, and after the reading of "Misery's Child." What is Annie's original reaction? Is the reaction justified or rational? Discuss.

Essay Topic 3

There are several traditions Paul has when he is on the verge of finishing a book. Discuss at least four of the traditions and why they are important to Paul as a writer.

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