How Well Do You Know The Shawshank Redemption?

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About This Quiz

The Shawshank Redemption was officially released in theatres on September 23, 1994, so in celebration of the movie's 25th anniversary, the cult classic is returning to theatres through September 25, 2019. Frank Darabont's film is based on Stephen King's 1982 novella 'Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption,' about a banker who is sentenced to life in the prison for the murder of his wife, despite being innocent (or so we're lead to believe). In all honesty, if you're a fan of the film and haven't read the book, we'd highly recommend doing so.

How many times have you seen the Oscar-nominated film? Do you remember where Andy claimed to have tossed the gun? Can you recall what Red found in the hayfield in Buxton? If so, you've come to the right place...

In celebration of The Shawshank Redemption's 25th anniversary, we created a quiz specifically to test your knowledge of the film. Find out how well you know the cult classic now and remember, Andy climbed through five-hundred yards of excrement to get to break free, so compared to that, this will be a walk in the park. Good luck!

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What is the name of Tim Robbins' character?

Arthur

Jim

Andy

Andy Dufresne, a banker sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife and lover, is played by Tim Robbins. Robbins is also known for roles in 'The Player', 'Mystic River', 'Short Cuts', 'Bull Durham', 'Bob Roberts', and 'Nothing to Lose'.

Red

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Which of these actors played the corrupt and cruel warden, Samuel Norton?

Bob Gunton

Other than playing Warden Samuel Norton in 1994, Bob Gunton is also known for his portrayal of Chief George Earle in 1993's 'Demolition Man' and Dr. Walcott in the 1998 biographical comedy, 'Patch Adams'.

William Sadler

Clancy Brown

Gil Bellows

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What type of animal did Brooks keep in his coat?

Rat

Gecko

Bird

Brooks Hatlen kept a small bird in his jacket pocket. Hatlen was played by the late James Whitmore, also known for roles in classics like 'Oklahoma!', 'Planet of Apes', 'Them!', and 'Battleground'.

Chipmunk

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In what state is 'The Shawshank Redemption' set?

California

Florida

Arizona

Maine

Although 'The Shawshank Redemption' was set in Maine, a large portion of the film was shot in Mansfield, Ohio, a common occurrence in the film industry. The Ohio State Reformatory was used as the setting for Shawshank State Penitentiary .

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Who famously said: "I guess I just miss my friend."

Tommy

Brooks

Andy

Red

After Andy escapes from prison, Red reminisces about the great times they shared inside and how not seeing his friend everyday is going to hurt. Red was played by the amazing, Morgan Freeman, also known for 'Million Dollar Baby', 'Seven', 'Street Smart', 'The Dark Knight' trilogy, and 'Driving Miss Daisy'.

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Where did Andy Dufresne say he tossed the gun?

In the garbage.

In the river.

Andy claims that he threw the gun into the river but police where unable to find it. Despite circumstantial evidence, he was still convicted of murdering his wife and her lover and sent to Shawshank State Penitentiary to serve two consecutive life sentences.

In the sewer.

Off a cliff.

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How many years did it take Andy to tunnel out of prison using the rock hammer?

Nineteen

Andy was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences at the Shawshank State Penitentiary in 1947 and broke out in 1966, which means he spent nineteen years in prison for murders he didn't commit.

Fifteen

Seventeen

Twenty-Three

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Who said: "I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy living or get busy dying."

Andy Dufresne

After Red explains that he's become institutionalized, Andy delivers this powerful message to his friend, "I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy living or get busy dying."

Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding

Brooks Hatlen

Warden Norton

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What did Red find in the box under the oak tree in Buxton?

A picture

A plane ticket and a letter

Gold coins

Money and a letter

Appearing in the final sequences of the film, Red arrives at the oak tree in Buxton, Maine that Andy told him to go once he's released from prison. Red finds a message in a box with Andy's location and the two are finally reunited.

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What city in Mexico did Andy go to?

Malinalco

Bacalar

Zihuatanejo

Zihuatanejo is not only a resort city in Mexico, it also happens to be the location Andy Dufresne went after he broke out of prison. After Red was released, he found Andy on a random beach in Zihuatanejo sanding a boat.

Cuetzalan

FINISH QUIZ

You Got:

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