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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 does Todd force Kurt to do with his Christmas present?

2. Who is in the paper for killing winos?

3. How does the prison find out Andy is missing?

4. What is the name of Todd's girlfriend in high school?

5. What does Todd do to his report cards?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Andy returns from solitary confinement?

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

4. What happens to Tommy Williams when he says he has proof of Andy's innocence?

5. Describe the first scene of Apt Pupil.

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

7. Describe how Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption ends.

8. What is Kurt doing when suffering a medical ailment?

9. Why is Andy Dufresne incarcerated at Shawshank Prison?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Apt Pupil: Todd was afraid to tell his parents about his failing grades. This led him to send Kurt Dussander to a parent-teacher meeting and pose as his grandfather. Why do you think Todd was so afraid to tell his parents the truth? Do you think Todd was ashamed of his behavior and his failing grades? Cite examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption: Violence was a large aspect to the story of "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption". Do you think Stephen King depicted the true violence that goes on in real prisons? Justify your answer with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Apt Pupil: After finding out Kurt had been turned in to authorities and then committed suicide, Todd went on a shooting spree which eventually led to his death. Do you believe Kurt and Todd had any other way out tragic endings? Explain your answer.

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