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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 month is it at this point?

2. How long will it be until the snow melts?

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

4. What was the name of the vacation spot from Paul's childhood?

5. What animal was named after the main fictional character?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe the scene in which Annie has her first psychotic break with Paul. What does she do?

6. How does Annie describe herself to Paul?

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

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

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

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

Examine Paul Sheldon's car accident. When and where does the accident occur? What type of car is Sheldon driving when he has the accident? What causes the accident? Who saves Paul Sheldon? What makes Paul's rescue one of the worst things that has ever happened to him? What might have happened if Paul had not been rescued?

Essay Topic 2

Paul finally returns to New York after his ordeal with Annie. Explain Paul's return to the city. Where does Paul go? Why does he move? What is the reaction of his agent and editor? Why is Paul such big news? Is Paul excited or offended that he is being offered so much money for a book regardless of its genre or worth? How much do you think Paul will get for his next book? What do you think Paul will do next? Do you think there will be any more Misery books?

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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