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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. How does Paul refer to his book of details?

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

3. Who issues the warning?

4. How many pills does Paul take back to the bedroom?

5. Paul dreams that Annie is riding on what item?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Annie want in return for the gifts? What is Annie's explanation?

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

3. Annie makes a suggestion about Misery's alleged death. What is the suggestion? What is Paul's reaction to the suggestion? What is Annie's reply?

4. When Paul describes the smell first associated with Annie, what does he say?

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

6. Paul's skill as a writer often comes out through dreams and fantasies. Discuss at least one episode involving the sportscasters.

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

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

9. 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?

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

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

Annie frequently tells Paul that the things she does are for his own good. Does Annie really believe that she is helping Paul? If so, what is Annie's reasoning and purpose? If not, what is the real reason that Annie is keeping Paul hostage? Do you think Annie is trying to assuage her guilt by convincing herself that she is helping Paul? In what areas does Paul need Annie's help? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

It is obvious that Annie Wilkes suffers from a serious mental illness. What are the issues suffered by Annie? Use examples from the book and explain Annie's problems. What do you think causes these issues? Do you think Annie has ever sought any type of psychiatric treatment? If so, do you think it was voluntary? What might have helped Annie with her issues?

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