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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 is Normaden's nationality?

2. Who is the guidance counselor at Todd's school?

3. What reason does Todd's grandfather give Todd's teacher for Todd's flunking grades?

4. How does Red violate his parole?

5. What was the name of the concentration camp that Kurt Dussander was a part of?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do the prisoners at Shawshank Prison respect The Sisters?

2. What do Todd's parents think of him?

3. What happens when Andy returns from solitary confinement?

4. Why is Kurt Dussander hiding in America?

5. What do Kurt's stories about the concentration camps cause?

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

7. Why does Andy decide to go to Mexico after his escape from prison?

8. Describe Todd's weapon of choice.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Body: Chris Chambers seems to have big aspirations for Gordon. On their adventure to find Ray Brower's body, he predicts that Gordon will become a writer. Why do you think he talks about Gordon having a promising future and does not talk this way about himself? Cite examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption: After Andy Dufresne escapes from Shawshank Prison, he goes to Mexico to live as well as hide. The story ends and we never find out what happens to him. Do you think Andy is ever found by police? Do you think Sam Norton would let Andy's escape go since he knew the truth of his innocence? Justify your answer with what you know about Sam Norton from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Apt Pupil: In the story Todd and Kurt both have nightmares due to the stories Kurt tells of the concentration camps.Do you think Kurt was wrong for being blackmailed by such a young person and do you think he had any way out of the situation? Do you think Kurt should have tried to cover up some of the things that went on at the concentration camps due to Todd's age, even though Todd wanted to know all of the details? Explain your answers.

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