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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. In Chapter 18, what is the man, Mike, wearing when Forrest meets him?

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

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

4. What is Forrest made up to play in Chapter 22?

5. What does Forrest begin doing in Chapter 18 to earn money?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Recall what happens when Forrest realizes he is going to lose his first chess game to Sam.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The setting in Forrest Gump is vital to the whole tone of the story. The setting almost becomes a character itself because of how much it shapes the story. Explore the use of setting in Forrest Gump. How did Winston Groom describe his setting? How is the setting almost considered a character in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Bubba is a very important character in Forrest Gump. Analyze the character of Bubba, comparing him to Forrest and exploring their friendship. How does Forrest meet Bubba? Why does Forrest seem to be drawn to Bubba? How does Bubba treat Forrest? What does Bubba introduce Forrest to?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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