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

2. What does Forrest see a sign for at his change-over in Nashville?

3. What do Forrest, Sue, and Fritch hear all night in Chapter 14?

4. In Chapter 16, what does Forrest tell the pygmies' king?

5. What does Forrest do to calm Sue while up in space?

Short Essay Questions

1. Recall what movie and film star Forrest gets to work with in Chapter 22.

2. Explain what Sam, the guerrilla fighter in New Guinea, advises Forrest and Fritch to do to save their lives from the pygmies.

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

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

5. Recall what happens when Forrest realizes he is going to lose his first chess game to Sam.

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

7. Recall what Forrest begins to do in Chapter 18 to earn money.

8. Describe the character, Raquel Welch, who Forrest stars in a movie with in Chapter 22.

9. Describe how Forrest and Lt. Dan reunite in Chapter 17.

10. In Chapter 13, explain what the crush of acceleration from the space shuttle reminds Forrest of.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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?

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