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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. Sheldon dreams of what type of African animals?

2. By the end of Chapter 16, how long had Paul been at the farmhouse?

3. In what state does the story take place?

4. What does Paul have for breakfast 3 days a week?

5. What is the name of Thomas' nurse?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Paul creates a vivid description of Annie comparing her to a natural force. What is the force?

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

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

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

6. How does Paul describe the ceiling in his room?

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

8. What causes Paul to cry in the bathroom? What happens next?

9. Why is Annie upset at the tax man? What is Paul's explanation?

10. Discuss the dream in which Annie is riding on a magic carpet.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Paul's view on the Misery books. What is Paul's opinion on the books that have made him so rich and famous? What is Paul's plan for Misery? How does Annie change Paul's views? Also discuss Paul's new book, "Fast Cars." Compare and contrast it with the Misery series. Why does Paul want to switch genres? Do you think "Fast Cars" will be as successful as the Misery series? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Paul discovers Annie's scrapbook and the news clippings of the murders that were committed by Annie. Discuss Annie's murderous history. Who was Annie's first victim? How old was Annie at the time of the murder? What caused Annie to commit murder for the first time? Who were Annie's second and third victims? How long was it after the first murder that Annie killed victims two and three? Why did Annie murder those people?

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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