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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 does an officer touch that upsets Annie?

2. Annie tells the cops to say hello to whom when going into the barn?

3. What is the new total owed immediately?

4. Paul refers to the cops as being a lot like what famous/fictional pair?

5. What part of the lawnmower does Annie forget to clean?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Annie's behavior change drastically during this time?

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

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

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

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

9. At this point, according to Paul, for whom is he writing the story?

10. What happens after Paul screams?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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