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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the doctor who examines Forrest in Chapter 4?

2. What does Forrest do for Bubba as he lies dying?

3. Where is Forrest's wound located on his body?

4. What does Forrest enjoy doing in the afternoons while recovering from his wound in Vietnam?

5. Where does Forrest find himself in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what happens on Forrest and Jenny's first date.

2. Describe Forrest's two month stay at a hospital in Danang.

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

4. Give two examples from that text that demonstrate how Forrest is treated when he gets home from Vietnam.

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

6. Describe how Forrest's father died.

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

8. Recall how Forrest meets his friend Bubba.

9. Describe what happens at St. Elizabeth's Hospital that gets Forrest recruited to NASA.

10. Summarize how Forrest was raised and his early schooling.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Forrest achieves more than most "smart men" do in their lives. Examine the theme of "the American dream" or "every man's dream." What is "the American dream" or "every man's dream"? How has Forrest achieved "the American dream"? Has Forrest helped others to achieve their dreams? What is the one thing that Forrest will probably always regret?

Essay Topic 2

A majority of Forrest's experiences are in the Army and the Vietnam War. Research the Vietnam war, and examine it's affect on Forrest's life. Why did the U.S. go to war in Vietnam? What did the soldiers who were in Vietnam have to endure? How does Forrest feel about the war, and what does he understand?

Essay Topic 3

Several of the prevailing themes in Forrest Gump are prejudices and tolerance. Explore the intertwining themes of prejudices and tolerance. What does being prejudice mean? What are some examples of prejudices in Forrest Gump? What is the definition of tolerance? What are some examples of tolerance from the novel?

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