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What led to Elwood being put into solitary confinement?

  • Stealing bikes from empty houses
  • Being involved in a fight with another inmate
  • Being caught trying to escape from the Nickel Academy
  • Refusing to obey the commands of the guards (correct)

What happened to Elwood when a nickel van came up behind them?

  • He was arrested by the police for stealing bikes
  • He was shot and killed (correct)
  • He was caught and taken back to the Nickel Academy
  • He managed to escape and run away

Why did Turner come to rescue Elwood from the Nickel Academy?

  • To steal bikes with Elwood
  • To join Elwood in planning an escape from the academy
  • Because he heard Elwood would be killed soon (correct)
  • To seek revenge on the guards at the academy

What was the outcome of Turner and Elwood's attempt to escape on stolen bikes?

<p>Elwood was shot and killed by a nickel van (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Turner adopt the name Elwood Curtis after moving to New York City?

<p>To start a new life and leave his troubled past behind (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the ultimate fate of Turner after the incident with the nickel van?

<p>He managed to integrate into society and lead a normal life in New York City (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Why was Elwood in solitary confinement?

Refusing to obey the commands of the guards.

Elwood's fate with the nickel van?

He was shot and killed.

Why did Turner rescue Elwood?

Because he heard Elwood would be killed soon.

Outcome of bike escape?

Elwood was shot and killed by a nickel van.

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Why "Elwood Curtis"?

To start a new life and leave his troubled past behind.

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Turner's ultimate fate?

He managed to integrate into society and lead a normal life in New York City.

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Study Notes

Nickel Academy Incidents

  • Elwood was put into solitary confinement, but the reason is not specified.
  • When a nickel van came up behind Elwood, an unspecified incident occurred.
  • Turner came to rescue Elwood from the Nickel Academy, indicating that Turner and Elwood had a prior connection.

Escape Attempt

  • Turner and Elwood attempted to escape on stolen bikes, but the outcome of this attempt is not specified.

Turner's Later Life

  • Turner adopted the name Elwood Curtis after moving to New York City, suggesting a connection between the two characters.
  • The ultimate fate of Turner after the incident with the nickel van is not specified.

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