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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 David's real name?

2. What is the new total owed immediately?

3. Who arrives while Paul is sitting and thinking about the injury?

4. Who is the first person to see Paul in the house?

5. What treat does Annie bring to Paul?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was so strange about Paul's obsessed fan? How did Paul react?

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

3. What does Annie bring to Paul to celebrate the completion of the writing?

4. What does Paul say that changes Annie's attitude, at least temporarily?

5. Paul tries to explain "the gotta" to Annie. What is the gotta?

6. What does Paul mean when he says he has become his own Scheherazade?

7. Spring finally arrives. How does the seasonal change affect Paul?

8. How does Paul feel when he tells Annie the book is finished?

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

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

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

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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