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

2. How much money is Forrest given to get to Alabama and start a venture in Chapter 23?

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

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

5. What do Jenny and Dan do as Forrest allows himself to lose the match in Chapter 19?

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

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

5. Explain what Forrest, Fritch, and Sue spend weeks doing in Chapter 15.

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

7. Describe what happens during Forrest's chess match with "Honest Ivan" Petrokivitch.

8. Describe what happens during Forrest's wrestling match with The Turd.

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

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

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

Analyze the affect of football on Forrest's life, exploring the opportunities that come his way and the characters he meets. What opportunities does Forrest gain from football in high school and college? Do people treat him differently once he becomes a football player? How do the professors in college treat football players, and is Forrest given special treatment?

Essay Topic 3

After Forrest gives up professional wrestling he meets Mr. Tribble, a former chess grand master. Analyze the character of Mr. Tribble and his affect on Forrest's life. How did Forrest meet Mr. Tribble? What kind of person is Mr. Tribble? Does Mr. Tribble seem to genuinely like Forrest or is he using him for money?

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