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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is Forrest's barracks located?
(a) Ft. Benning, GA.
(b) Ft. Lee, VA.
(c) Ft. Greely, AK.
(d) Ft. Hood, TX.

3. What does Forrest's new friend, Bubba, let him play?
(a) His guitar.
(b) His banjo.
(c) His violin.
(d) His harmonica.

4. What is the name of Forrest's high school football coach?
(a) Coach Bryant.
(b) Coach Bubba.
(c) Coach Fellers.
(d) Coach Dan.

5. After pulling out his harmonica while listening to Jenny play, what is Forrest asked to do?
(a) Join in.
(b) Be quiet.
(c) Get out.
(d) Perform a solo.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many months does Forrest stay in the hospital in Vietnam?

2. What does Forrest enjoy doing in the afternoons while recovering from his wound in Vietnam?

3. In Chapter 7, who does Forrest hurry to tell about his award, but finds him gone?

4. How has Forrest been treated in his life?

5. What does Mr. Wilkins make Forrest do that makes him feel like a fool?

Short Essay Questions

1. Recall how Forrest claims to have read about idiots in literature, and list those authors.

2. Describe what happens when Forrest, Doyle, and Bones are sent on a dangerous mission in Vietnam.

3. Describe what happens when Forrest meets President Lyndon B. Johnson in Chapter 8.

4. Describe Forrest's two month stay at a hospital in Danang.

5. Describe what happens when Forrest and Jenny are reunited in Chapter 10.

6. Describe what happens to Forrest at the beginning of Chapter 5 that has to do with college.

7. Recall what happens during the Orange Bowl in Chapter 4.

8. Give two examples from that text that demonstrate how Forrest is treated when he gets home from Vietnam.

9. Explain how Forrest does in his courses in Chapter 3.

10. Recall what mama and Jenny write Forrest in their letters in Chapter 7.

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