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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 hopes that which of the following will be found?

2. What is the name of the technique Annie talks about in relation to the chapter play?

3. What object prompted the idea for the novel?

4. Paul compares the machine to what old fashioned item?

5. What movie is referenced in regards to the dream?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Paul come to realize in regard to the Novril?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Examine Annie Wilkes. Who is she? What is her profession? Discuss her personality. Write a complete character description of Annie Wilkes. Discuss how her obsessive behavior rules the story. Examine her obsession with Paul Sheldon and Misery. Also, compare her to other crazed fans.

Essay Topic 3

The most violent and gruesome act Annie commits regarding Paul is the hobbling of his foot and leg. Examine hobbling. What is it? Why does Annie do it? What is the purpose? Could Paul die from the action? What is the history behind it?

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