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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. Paul dreams about which of the following coming to the farm?

2. What is the main character's name in the best selling book series?

3. What is the adjective used for Annie's robes?

4. What does Annie suggest as a possible reason for a coma?

5. Where does Paul sit while he works?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Annie handcuff Paul? What does Annie do to keep Paul quiet?

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

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

4. Discuss Annie's initial opinion of "Fast Cars."

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

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

7. What does Paul feel like after Annie leaves him for a long time?

8. What kind of sounds does Paul hear from the adjoining room while he slips in and out of consciousness?

9. What is one of the first reactions Paul had when he woke up at Annie's house?

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

As a child,, Annie and her brother often went to Saturday afternoon matinees that featured cliffhangers. What is a cliffhanger? Is each a complete movie/story? What is the genre? Why was going to the movies a favorite activity for Annie? What about the movies upset Annie? What is Paul's explanation of the technique used in the movies? Give examples of the cliffhangers. Include examples of deus ex machina.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Annie's obsession with Paul. What is the basis of the obsession? Do you think Annie is obsessed with Paul, Misery or both? How does Paul react when Annie says she is Paul's number one fan? How far is Annie willing to go to get what she wants from Paul? Does Paul realize the extent of Annie's obsession? Do you think Annie is mentally unstable? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Paul finally returns to New York after his ordeal with Annie. Explain Paul's return to the city. Where does Paul go? Why does he move? What is the reaction of his agent and editor? Why is Paul such big news? Is Paul excited or offended that he is being offered so much money for a book regardless of its genre or worth? How much do you think Paul will get for his next book? What do you think Paul will do next? Do you think there will be any more Misery books?

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