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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. When Andy meets Red Smith in Shawshank Prison, what does Red refer to himself as?
(a) A go-getter.
(b) A troublemaker.
(c) An instigator.
(d) A con.

2. Why is Tommy Williams transferred to a different prison?
(a) Because of federal regulations.
(b) Because he wanted to be transferred.
(c) To keep him silent.
(d) Because he was a trouble maker.

3. How does the prison find out Andy is missing?
(a) He misses role call.
(b) Sam Norton sees him leave.
(c) Andy turns himself in.
(d) Another inmate squeals on him.

4. How does Andy let a fellow inmate know he escapes safely?
(a) He calls.
(b) He doesn't let anyone know he escaped safely.
(c) He sends a letter.
(d) He sends a post card.

5. How many rock hammers does Andy go through while in prison?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Todd accuse Kurt of being?

2. Why is Todd not want his own parents go to the parent meeting?

3. What does Andy gain from the guards in exchange for his help?

4. Who is the narrator of Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption?

5. What causes problems for the winos?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Andy end up escaping from prison?

2. What does Red Smith receive in the mail and what is unique about it?

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

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

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

6. What ailment does Kurt suffer and what could have caused it?

7. Why is Andy Dufresne incarcerated at Shawshank Prison?

8. What does Todd say he will do if Kurt does not do what he says? Does Kurt agree to his demands?

9. Why does Todd Bowden want to talk to Kurt Dussander?

10. Describe Andy Dufresne's prison cell.

(see the answer keys)

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