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

2. What is Paul afraid of in the cellar?

3. With what object is the person killed?

4. Who manages to get Ian to stop and listen to reason?

5. The injury occurs on which side?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Paul explain the process of writing to Annie?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

When Annie meets Paul, she has no idea what is contained in the latest book, 'Misery's Child." Examine Annie's attitude toward Paul before, during, and after the reading of "Misery's Child." What is Annie's original reaction? Is the reaction justified or rational? Discuss.

Essay Topic 3

People in Sidewinder refer to Annie as the Dragon Lady. Why do the locals hate Annie? How does Annie feel about them? How does Annie do business in town? Where does she go? Do the people in Sidewinder know about Annie's past? What information do the locals have? Have there been any charges brought against Annie in her hometown? Is there any proof that Annie has done anything wrong since returning to the town? Discuss.

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