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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Forrest enjoy doing in the afternoons while recovering from his wound in Vietnam?
(a) Walking around the market.
(b) Playing chess.
(c) Reading books.
(d) Sitting by the pond.

2. Where is Forrest sent for the remaining two years of his Army duties?
(a) Ft. Lee, VA.
(b) Ft. Hood, TX.
(c) Fort Dix, NJ.
(d) Ft. Benning, GA.

3. In Chapter 7, what does Forrest read about in his letter from Jenny?
(a) She condems the immoral war and invites him to visit her.
(b) She encourages him but tells him to please not contact her.
(c) She tells him to be careful and invites him to visit her.
(d) She tells him how glad she is that he is safe and tells him to come home soon.

4. Who does Forrest have a movie date with in Chapter 2, which ends in disaster?
(a) Mary.
(b) Jenny Curran.
(c) Sue.
(d) Miss French.

5. What does Mr. Wilkins make Forrest do that makes him feel like a fool?
(a) Run around the town naked.
(b) Wear a name tag.
(c) Wear a helium balloon with an identifying note.
(d) Sing and dance in front of a crowd.

6. How many touchdowns does Forrest score in the opening game at college?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

7. What does Forrest learn he is going to be awarded in Chapter 7?
(a) A certificate for bravery.
(b) The Congressional Medal of Honor.
(c) A Purple Heart.
(d) A cash award.

8. What does Forrest discover about Army people that's worse than football coaches?
(a) They make fun of you more.
(b) They yell louder and swear more.
(c) They are more physcially abusive.
(d) They don't wear deodorant and smell bad.

9. What does Forrest do for Bubba as he lies dying?
(a) He talks about shrimp boating.
(b) He holds him.
(c) He shoots all the enemies.
(d) He plays harmonica for him.

10. What is Forrest put in charge of that causes an explosion?
(a) The ammunition.
(b) Cleaning the guns.
(c) The kitchen, making his first meal.
(d) Cleaning the bathrooms.

11. What happens to Forrest's crew mates during their dangerous mission in Chapter 6?
(a) Doyle is killed and Bones is wounded.
(b) Bubba is wounded and Doyle is killed.
(c) Bones is killed and Doyle is wounded.
(d) Curtis is killed and Bubba is wounded.

12. Who explains to Forrest how to breed shrimp in a swamp?
(a) Mr. Chi.
(b) Bubba.
(c) Doyle.
(d) Lt. Dan.

13. What is the name of the doctor who examines Forrest in Chapter 4?
(a) Dr. Sills.
(b) Dr. Currant.
(c) Dr. Mills.
(d) Dr. Bryant.

14. What does Forrest not get invited to while at college?
(a) The college girl's choice dance.
(b) The after-game parties.
(c) The dorm parties.
(d) His roommate's birthday party.

15. Who is in the cot next to Forrest in the hospital in Vietnam?
(a) Kranz.
(b) Curtis.
(c) Doyle.
(d) Lt. Dan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Forrest after he causes an explosion in Chapter 5?

2. How does Forrest finally manage to be let off from his punishment for causing an explosion?

3. How does Forrest describe the food in the Army?

4. After Forrest runs into Jenny at college, what does she invite him to do?

5. What happens to Forrest at the beginning of Chapter 5 concerning college?

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