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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. Who were the concentration camps made for?

2. What is the German word for death in "Apt Pupil"?

3. Who does Kurt call during his health scare?

4. What was Kurt Dussander's role in the concentration camps?

5. Why does Todd begin having nightmares?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why the postcard that Red Smith receives has nothing on it.

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

3. Describe Andy Dufresne's prison cell.

4. What happens to Andy when he has a fight with the guard, Sam Norton and why does it occur?

5. Describe The Sisters.

6. What happens when Andy returns from solitary confinement?

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

8. How does Andy keep his plans for escaping a secret?

9. Why are the causes that lead to Todd failing school?

10. What do the nightmares that Kurt and Todd have about the concentration camps cause them to do?

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

Apt Pupil: After the meeting Kurt has with Ed French about Todd's failing grades, Kurt makes Todd study when he visits. What role does Kurt take on for Todd and why might this be important to the objective of "Apt Pupil".

Essay Topic 3

The Body: Teddy is abused by his father when he returns from the war by having a hot plate held to his ear. His father is then sent to a military hospital.

1) Why do you think Teddy's father hurt him and do you think it had anything to do with his involvement in the war?

2) Even though Teddy was hurt by his father, he strongly sticks up for him if he is spoken poorly of. Why do you think this is?

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