Misery
What kind of books does Paul Sheldon write?
Where does the story of It mostly take place?
In the town of Derry, Maine
Where does most of the story take place?
On death row in a prison.
What is the name of the two main characters in the story?
Andy (Dufresne) and Red
What causes most of the people to die in the novel?
A deadly virus (Captain Tripps)
Why does Annie Wilkes take Paul Sheldon to her house?
He is injured in a car accident.
What form does the creature It often take?
A clown called Pennywise
Who is John Coffey and what is special about him?
A prisoner with special healing powers.
For what crime is Andy sent to prison?
For killing his wife and her lover (a crime he says he didn't commit).
What happens to society after the virus spreads.
It collapses.
Why is Annie angry about Paul's new book?
Because he kills her favorite character, Misery.
Why do the children in the book call themselves the Losers' Club?
Because they are outsiders and often bullied.
For what crime is John Coffey accused?
He is accused of killing two young girls.
What is Red's special skill?
His ability to procure prohibited items for the other inmates.
How are the survivors divided in the book?
Into groups of good (Colorado) and evil (Las Vegas).
What does Annie force Paul to do while he is trapped in the house?
She forces him to write a new Misery novel.
How does It usually choose its victims?
By using their fears against them.
How does John Coffey help others?
By healing their illnesses and pain.
By both helping others and making a plan for escape.
What character represents evil in the story?
Randall Flagg
What does Misery mainly show about obsession?
It shows that obsession can become controlling and a dangerous thing.
What do you think is a main theme of It?
Possible answer: The power of friendship in facing fear.
What moral question does the story raise?
Whether the justice system is always fair.
What does the story suggest about hope?
Hope can help people survive even the worst situations.
What do you think is the main message of The Stand?
People must make a choice between good and evil.