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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 is Forrest arrested for in Chapter 21?

2. Where did Forrest pick up moves that are "not in the book"?

3. Jenny urges Forrest to stop competing. What does she want him to start with their savings?

4. Why does Mike want Forrest to purposely lose a match in Chapter 20?

5. Who does Mike tell Forrest he must lose to in Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Explain what Sam, the guerrilla fighter in New Guinea, advises Forrest and Fritch to do to save their lives from the pygmies.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

A lot of Forrest's experiences seem somewhat random. Explore the theme of randomness of Forrest's experiences in the novel. How are some of Forrest's experiences random? What is ironic about Forrest not living an ordinary life? Which experience seems the most random? Do things just happen to Forrest or does he strive for these different experiences?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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