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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 kind of machine does Annie bring to Paul?

2. Annie gets angry because Paul refers to writing as what?

3. Where does Geoffrey go after hearing about the noises?

4. What is the brand name of the machine?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Annie describe herself to Paul?

7. What is going through Paul's mind as Annie explains her point about the "cheat?"

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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.

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