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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 of the drugstore in the nearby town?

2. What is the name of the sportscaster inside Paul's head?

3. What is the brand name of the machine?

4. Paul dreams that Annie is in what country?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What part of Paul's anatomy does Annie pinch in order to get his attention?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Paul often pictures Annie in the courtroom. Describe the scene. Why is Annie in court? Has she been charged, indicted or convicted of a crime? If so, what? Where is the courtroom? Who else is present? What is Annie's demeanor? Why does the image seem to haunt Paul? Is the courtroom scene a fabrication of Paul's imagination, or is it accurate? What does Annie tell Paul about the trial? What is the outcome? How does it affect Annie both personally and professionally?

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