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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Forrest's mama crying when he gets home from college?
(a) His dad died.
(b) Because he flunked out of school.
(c) Because she's so proud that he graduated.
(d) He has been drafted.

2. Shortly after arriving in his first city in Vietnam, who are Forrest and his crew mates sent to relieve in the jungle?
(a) Richard Company.
(b) Bobby Company.
(c) Billy Company.
(d) Charlie Company.

3. Who explains to Forrest how to breed shrimp in a swamp?
(a) Lt. Dan.
(b) Bubba.
(c) Mr. Chi.
(d) Doyle.

4. What does Forrest take up in the hospital that he beats everyone at?
(a) Ping-pong.
(b) Chess.
(c) Checkers.
(d) Cards.

5. What does Forrest realize from literature?
(a) That nice guys finish last.
(b) That nice guys can get ahead.
(c) That only smart people do well in life.
(d) That idiots are smarter than people think.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what does Forrest read about in his letter from Jenny?

2. What does Forrest refrain from saying when he is told that he is going to get an award for his heroism?

3. What is just starting when Forrest arrives at his first city in Vietnam?

4. How is football practice for Forrest?

5. How does Forrest describe the food in the Army?

(see the answer key)

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