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

2. Who bails Forrest and Sue out of jail in Chapter 23?

3. When Fritch radios home, where does she say they have crash-landed?

4. How much money does Mike offer Forrest for purposely losing the match in Chapter 20?

5. Who do Forrest, Sue, and Fritch meet on the island?

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

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

5. Recall what happens when Forrest helps the orangutan, Sue, pee in a bottle.

6. Describe what happens to make Forrest quit wrestling for good in Chapter 20.

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

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

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

10. Describe Forrest's professional wrestling name and how Jenny feels about it.

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the theme of Forrest's unfaltering determination, particularly when it comes to Jenny. What is determination? How and why is this a quality that Forrest possesses? Why is Forrest so determined to find Jenny again and again? Why is she so important to him? How does Forrest's determination sometimes get him into trouble?

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