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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 action does Paul remind himself to do throughout the book?

2. Paul is taken to what hospital?

3. Where is the hospital located?

4. The cops comment on what about Annie's house?

5. Where is Paul's new apartment?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the scene in which Paul dreams about Carl Wilkes' death.

5. Why does Annie leave Paul in the cellar?

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 explain the process of writing to Annie?

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

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

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 2

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 3

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?

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