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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jenny wrap around Forrest at the demonstration in Chapter 11?
(a) Ropes.
(b) Twine.
(c) Chains.
(d) Ribbons.

2. In Chapter 8, what does Forrest see a large group of people doing in San Francisco, CA?
(a) Protesting.
(b) Welcoming home the war heroes.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Singing.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 7, who does Forrest hurry to tell about his award, but finds him gone?

3. What does Forrest know about people?

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

5. Where does Forrest go after leaving Peking?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Lt. Dan writes Forrest in his goodbye note, and how Forrest feels about it.

2. Describe how Forrest Gump introduces himself in Chapter 1.

3. Recall what happens between Chairman Mao and Forrest in Chapter 9.

4. Describe where Forrest first stays at the University of Alabama.

5. Describe what happens when Forrest, Doyle, and Bones are sent on a dangerous mission in Vietnam.

6. Briefly describe Forrest's experience with football.

7. Recall how Forrest meets his friend Bubba.

8. Describe how Forrest's father died.

9. Describe what happens when Forrest meets President Lyndon B. Johnson in Chapter 8.

10. Describe Forrest and Jenny's relationship in Chapter 4.

(see the answer keys)

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