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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 is the name Paul uses for the pencil jar?

2. What kind of machine does Annie bring to Paul?

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

4. Paul wonders if any damage was caused to the ______ during the accident.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How is Paul able to know what is wrong with Annie's mental state?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Paul Sheldon is in tremendous pain after the accident. Discuss the medication Paul receives from Annie. What is the medication? Does the medicine really exist? What type of medication is it? When is Paul given the medication? How much does Annie administer? Where did Annie get the medication? What type of side effects does Paul experience from taking the drugs? What happens if Paul misses a dose?

Essay Topic 2

As a writer, Paul Sheldon must face writer's block. What is writer's block? What causes it? What brings it on in Paul's case? Is it a lack of interest or inspiration? Where does Paul get his inspiration? What types of things might a writer do to break writer's block? How long does it last for Paul? What does Paul create after he finally breaks through the barrier?

Essay Topic 3

Several times throughout the story Paul attempts to placate Annie. What does it mean to placate someone? What is the purpose? Why does Paul attempt to convince Annie he is on her side? What actions does Paul take? Does Annie fall for the ruse? Explain. When Annie seems to go along with Paul, is she doing so to lull him into a false sense of security? Or, does she truly believe Paul's intentions are geared toward her happiness and well-being? Explain.

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