HSE- Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption (Part 3)

Red says, “But I don’t think solitary was the hardship for Andy that it was for some men. He got along with himself.” What does this tell the reader about Andy’s character?

• Andy is a loner who doesn't like to talk to other people. He thinks others are annoying and he sees himself as better than most people.

• Andy is a man who generally acts with integrity and is therefore comfortable with himself. He is the type of guy who weighs the pros and cons carefully. He does not require the approval or company of others to be happy.

• Andy is a coward and a weakling who needs time away from 'the sisters' and is therefore happy to be in solitary. He also a thinker who likes to sit and ponder the world.

• Andy is a man who wants to have time to himself to reflect upon his crimes and is therefore content to go into solitary.

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What is 'Zihautenejo'?

• A Mexican drink.

• A place in Mexico.

• A taco filling.

• A Mexican cruise ship.

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What did Andy plan to do in Zihautenejo?

• Sell boats and look for rocks in the mountains.

• Set up a small hotel with a few bungalows by the sea and operate a charter fishing boat.

• Find a way to pay Warden Norton back by dobbing him in for tax evasion.

• Spend the rest of his life prospecting for gold.

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How is Warden Norton's character an example of irony?

• He always follows the law even if it hurts others.

• His religion drives all his decisions.

• He is a religious man who breaks the law.

• He is scared of what the prison guards say about him.

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Which describe Tommy Williams? Choose all that apply.

• He was a professional thief.

• He was married and had a small child.

• He was not interested in helping anyone.

• He was shocked to hear Andy was in prison for murder.

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What does the following quote describe? "Only instead of holding a man, that cage held a tiger, and that tiger's name was Hope."

• Andy gains hope because Tommy's story can help him.

• Andy gains hope because of his friendships.

• Andy gains hope because of the library.

• Andy gains hope because his wife is still alive.

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What is the importance of Tommy Williams' story.

• It can prove Tommy is a bad thief.

• It can prove all criminals go to jail.

• It can prove Andy's innocence.

• It can prove Red's innocence.

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Why did Warden Norton not help Andy prove his innocence?

• Norton didn't want Andy tell about his girlfriends.

• Norton didn't want Andy tell about his rock collection.

• Norton didn't want Andy tell about his illegal businesses.

• Norton didn't want Andy tell about his friendship with the guards.

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Who is Peter Stevens as described in the following quote? "He's got a birth certificate. Name of Peter Stevens. Nice, anonymous name, huh?"

• Tommy's fake identity

• Warden Norton's fake identity

• Red's fake identity

• Andy's fake identity

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Why does Andy follow any new news for the town of Buxton?

• He has an old friend there.

• He has lived there in the past.

• He has something buried there that's important.

• He has decided to move there.

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