A Complete Guide to 'The Shawshank Redemption' (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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In what year was 'The Shawshank Redemption' released?
In what year was 'The Shawshank Redemption' released?
1994
Who wrote the novella that the film is based on?
Who wrote the novella that the film is based on?
Stephen King
What was Andy Dufresne's profession before prison?
What was Andy Dufresne's profession before prison?
Banker
What crime was Andy convicted of?
What crime was Andy convicted of?
Double murder
How many years did Andy spend in prison before escaping?
How many years did Andy spend in prison before escaping?
19 years
How far did Andy crawl through the sewage pipe?
How far did Andy crawl through the sewage pipe?
500 yards
Where do Andy and Red reunite at the end?
Where do Andy and Red reunite at the end?
Mexico
Who says 'Get busy living, or get busy dying'?
Who says 'Get busy living, or get busy dying'?
Andy Dufresne
Who narrates the film?
Who narrates the film?
Ellis 'Red' Redding
What happens to Warden Norton after Andy escapes?
What happens to Warden Norton after Andy escapes?
He takes his own life
What concept does Brooks Hatlen's story highlight?
What concept does Brooks Hatlen's story highlight?
Institutionalisation
Who composed the film's score?
Who composed the film's score?
Thomas Newman
What do the posters in Andy's cell symbolise?
What do the posters in Andy's cell symbolise?
Passage of time
What is the central theme of the film?
What is the central theme of the film?
Hope
What genre does the film belong to?
What genre does the film belong to?
Prison drama