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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. Who is Forrest trying to find in Chapter 17?

2. Where is Jenny working in Chapter 17?

3. Who does Forrest point out a tactical mistake to at the bus station during his change-over in Nashville?

4. What stage name does Mike give Forrest?

5. What does the person who Forrest meets at a movie studio in Chapter 21 want him to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Explain how Forrest first learns about the Grandmaster's Invitational Chess Tournament.

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

7. Describe what Sam begins to teach Forrest, and how important it is to the astronauts' lives.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the concepts of courage and heroism, exploring how Forrest's innocence makes him so unselfish. What is courage? What does Forrest do during the Vietnam war that shows his courage? Are Forrest's acts of heroism really courageous or does he truly not understand he is risking his own life?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the theme of Forrest's unfaltering determination, particularly when it comes to Jenny. What is determination? How and why is this a quality that Forrest possesses? Why is Forrest so determined to find Jenny again and again? Why is she so important to him? How does Forrest's determination sometimes get him into trouble?

Essay Topic 3

When Forrest comes home from Vietnam, he is not treated as a big war hero from the American public; he is confronted with protesters. Examine the anti-war movement during the Vietnam war and analyze its affect on Forrest. Did people willingly sign up to fight in the Vietnam war? What are some examples of things that people did to protest the Vietnam War? How did this movement affect or change history? How does Forrest feel about the people protesting the war?

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