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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. According to Hezekiah, what object holds incredible power?

2. Paul attempts to explain that he had little or no _____.

3. What color is Annie's lawnmower?

4. What time does Annie return?

5. What does Annie say she will leave to cement her alibi?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the book found on the coffee table in the living room. What does the book contain?

2. Over the next few weeks it is relatively quiet at the Wilkes house. Describe the author's view.

3. Paul listens as the cops talk to Annie in the living room. What particular aspects about the conversation gives Paul hope?

4. What is Paul's biggest fear after the incident involving the troopers? What does Paul say to Annie?

5. What happens after Paul screams?

6. Why does Annie leave Paul in the cellar?

7. Discuss the things Paul is given while in the cellar. What is Paul without until Annie returns?

8. What makes Paul question if Annie is really dead?

9. What does Paul keep saying to himself when the troopers arrive?

10. What is the main change in the way Paul works? What has caused the change?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

Examine Annie's obsession with Paul. What is the basis of the obsession? Do you think Annie is obsessed with Paul, Misery or both? How does Paul react when Annie says she is Paul's number one fan? How far is Annie willing to go to get what she wants from Paul? Does Paul realize the extent of Annie's obsession? Do you think Annie is mentally unstable? Explain.

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