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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Vietnam veterans involved in the demonstration have Forrest do?
(a) Be their spokesman.
(b) Set fire to a flag.
(c) Tell a story.
(d) March in their parade.

2. What is the special school that Forrest attends considered?
(a) Okay.
(b) Useless.
(c) Horrific.
(d) Wonderful.

3. In Chapter 1, what does Forrest Gump introduce himself as?
(a) An idiot.
(b) A fighter.
(c) A genius.
(d) A nuisance.

4. What does the doctor in Chapter 4 present Forrest as to his medical students?
(a) An example of good upbringing.
(b) An idiot savant.
(c) A medical prodigy.
(d) A brain problem.

5. What planet does NASA ask Forrest to go on his first mission to?
(a) Jupiter.
(b) Mercury.
(c) Mars.
(d) Saturn.

6. In Chapter 7, what does Forrest read about in his letter from his mama?
(a) A tornado destroyed the house.
(b) She lost the house because she was unable to pay the mortgage.
(c) The house burned down.
(d) A flood destroyed the house.

7. Where is Forrest's barracks located?
(a) Ft. Greely, AK.
(b) Ft. Lee, VA.
(c) Ft. Hood, TX.
(d) Ft. Benning, GA.

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

9. What is the name of the first city Forrest goes to when he is shipped to Vietnam?
(a) Phan Thiet.
(b) Rach Gia.
(c) Phu Ly.
(d) Pleiku.

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

11. What does Forrest say when handed his award at the award ceremony?
(a) I got to cough."
(b) I got to throw up."
(c) "I got to sneeze."
(d) "I got to pee."

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

13. During the football games, what do the other players tell Forrest after they give him the ball?
(a) Run.
(b) Jump.
(c) Tackle.
(d) Duck.

14. What do the Chinese suggest after Forrest saves the person from drowning in Peking?
(a) Restoring diplomatic relations.
(b) Giving Forrest a medal of honor.
(c) Naming a city after Forrest.
(d) Giving Forrest money.

15. What does Forrest's high school football coach notice about him?
(a) How strong he is.
(b) How fast he is.
(c) How stupid he is.
(d) How big he is.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is just starting when Forrest arrives at his first city in Vietnam?

3. What President does Forrest get to meet in Chapter 8?

4. Who shows up to say goodbye to Forrest as he catches a bus home in Chapter 5?

5. Who explains to Forrest how to breed shrimp in a swamp?

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