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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Apt Pupil begin?
(a) Kurt Dussander's doorstep.
(b) Kurt Dussander's living room.
(c) Todd Bowden's school.
(d) Tod Bowden's house.

2. Why was Andy's wife murdered?
(a) She was mugged.
(b) She wasn't really murdered.
(c) She was wanted by the FBI.
(d) She was having an affair.

3. What does Todd plan to do to Kurt when he no longer needs him?
(a) Turn him in to the authorities.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Help him stay in hiding.

4. Who does Kurt call during his health scare?
(a) His wife.
(b) Dick Bowden.
(c) Todd.
(d) Monica Bowden.

5. Who is said to be able to get prisoners anything they want?
(a) Sam Norton.
(b) Rooster McBride.
(c) Bogs Diamond.
(d) Red Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Zijuantenejo, Mexico?

2. Where does Andy first ask for something in exchange for his help?

3. Where is Shawshank Prison located?

4. What does Andy feel when his finds his last proof of innocence is gone?

5. How does Todd make Kurt do what he wants?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kurt tell Ed French will happen if Todd does not improve his grades?

2. What does Todd give Kurt for Christmas? Why does Todd do this and what does he make Kurt do with the present?

3. Why does Ed French request a meeting with Todd's parents? What is Todd's reaction?

4. Describe Todd's weapon of choice.

5. Why is Kurt Dussander hiding in America?

6. Describe how Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption begins.

7. What does Kurt do when he realizes he's having a heart attack? Why does he do this?

8. In exchange for helping the guards, what does Andy Dufresne ask for?

9. What does Andy hide for Red Smith to find after he is paroled from prison and why does Andy do this?

10. Why is Andy Dufresne incarcerated at Shawshank Prison?

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