How do I compare an array value in an if statement

When I compare cdlCorrect[index] to 0, it shows true, but when I trace it, it shows 2.

The if statement seems to be comparing the index itself to 0. How do I make it compare the value. In fact, as I keep calling this function (clicking the button), it always compares to 0, but the trace will come back as 2, then 1, then 2, then 0, then 0. I would think I am getting the index, but then it should compare to 0, then 1, then 2 etc. I do not understand why it always compares with zero.

function chkAnswer(mevt:MouseEvent):void {

      cdlDone[index] = 1;

      var rectSize:uint = 300;

      var correctRect:Shape = new Shape();

      correctRect.graphics.beginFill(0x00FF00, 0.5);

     if (cdlCorrect[index] == 0) {

           correctRect.graphics.drawRect(45, 40, rectSize, 30);      //coordinates: 45:x 120:y rectSize:width 50:height

           trace("This is 0");

      }

        if (cdlCorrect[index] == 1) {

               correctRect.graphics.drawRect(45, 80, rectSize, 30);      //coordinates: 45:x 120:y rectSize:width 50:height

                trace("This is 1");

        }

        if (cdlCorrect[index] == 2) {

               correctRect.graphics.drawRect(45, 80, rectSize, 30);      //coordinates: 45:x 120:y rectSize:width 50:height

                trace("This is 2");

        }  

         trace(cdlCorrect[index]);        // 2   

         trace(cdlCorrect);                  //  2,1,2,0,0

}