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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 does Sam want Forrest and Fritch to do as a diplomatic gesture?

2. Where does Forrest go in Chapter 24 looking for his mama?

3. What kind of work does Forrest start in Chapter 24 to win Jenny back?

4. What does Mike offer Forrest when Jenny wants him to quit competing in Chapter 19?

5. Who does Forrest meet at a movie studio in Chapter 21?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Examine how Forrest is treated because of his slower intellect and analyze how different characters treat him. How is Forrest different from other people? Does Forrest realize that he is different? Does he realize when others are treating him differently? What are some examples from the text of Forrest being treated differently because of his mental capabilities? Are there any characters that are prejudice or look down on Forrest for his slower intellect?

Essay Topic 3

Forrest meets Lt. Dan while in the hospital and he becomes an important friend in his life. Analyze the character of Lt. Dan, and examine how he affects Forrest. Why does the reader believe his character is important to the overall story? What does his character add to the story?

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