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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. In Chapter 15, what does Forrest use as an excuse to step away from Sam while they are playing Chess?

2. Why does Forrest feel bad for Sue in Chapter 13?

3. What is Forrest made up to play in Chapter 22?

4. What does Mike suggest to Forrest that he become?

5. Who does Forrest find sheltering himself from the rain under a garbage bag?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what Mr. Tribble does for Forrest before they part ways.

2. Recall what happens when Forrest helps the orangutan, Sue, pee in a bottle.

3. Describe the character, Mr. Tribble, who Forrest meets in Chapter 21.

4. Describe what happens to make Forrest quit wrestling for good in Chapter 20.

5. Explain how Jenny feels about Forrest's wrestling career.

6. Recall how Forrest's wrestling career progresses in Chapter 19.

7. In Chapter 17, what does Forrest learn has happened to his mama?

8. Describe where Forrest finds his mama in Chapter 24.

9. Recall how Forrest, Sue, and Raquel Welch get out of jail in Chapter 23.

10. Describe what Forrest does to calm the ape Sue aboard the space shuttle.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A lot of Forrest's experiences seem somewhat random. Explore the theme of randomness of Forrest's experiences in the novel. How are some of Forrest's experiences random? What is ironic about Forrest not living an ordinary life? Which experience seems the most random? Do things just happen to Forrest or does he strive for these different experiences?

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

The suspension of disbelief is the reader's passing acceptance of story elements as believable, regardless of how far-fetched they may seem in real life. Explore the use of suspension of disbelief in Forrest Gump, analyzing the affect on the overall story. What is suspension of disbelief? How is this an effective literary tool in Forrest Gump?

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