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Forrest Gump is a classic American comedy-drama film. Are you a fan of this film? Take this fantastic " Ultimate Forrest Gump Quiz!" for a fun time! The movie tells a heartwarming tale about a man and his endearing attitude towards life. Furthermore, the movie is based on a book of the same name. Pick the correct option to get the highest score. All the best!
Questions and Answers
1.
What is the first word that Forrest says in the movie?
A.
No
B.
Miss
C.
Hello
D.
Chocolate
Correct Answer
C. Hello
Explanation The first thing Forrest says is, "Hello, my name's Forrest. Forrest Gump," which he says to a woman who sits next to him on the bench.
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2.
True or False: When Forrest complimented the black woman's shoes, she said that they were very comfortable.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation He tells her he thinks they must be comfortable, but she tells him that her feet hurt in them.
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3.
When young Forrest meets Elvis Presley, Elvis plays the guitar for him. Forrest later passes a TV store, and the TVs show Elvis on the Milton Berle show. Something he says or does was inspired by Forrest. What is it?
A.
His famous dance
B.
His song, "Hound Dog"
C.
His clothing
D.
His accent
Correct Answer
A. His famous dance
Explanation When Elvis played the guitar for Forrest, Forrest's leg braces gave him a peculiar dancing style. This seemed to intrigue Elvis. He was seen on the show doing the exact same dance.
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4.
On the bus to school on the first day, Forrest meets Jenny Curran. What is the first question she asks him?
A.
"Are you stupid or something?"
B.
"What's your name?"
C.
"Wanna make out?"
D.
"What's wrong with your legs?"
E.
"Well, are you gonna sit down, or aren't you?"
Correct Answer
E. "Well, are you gonna sit down, or aren't you?"
Explanation She offers him a seat next to her, but he simply stands there staring at her, mesmerized by her beauty.
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5.
When Jenny's physically abusive father comes looking for her, Jenny makes a prayer to God to make her a bird so she can fly far, far away from there. Instead of her turning into a bird, what happens?
A.
Nothing. Mr. Curran finds her and further abuses her.
B.
Jenny is taken to live with her grandmother.
C.
Forrest finds her and offers her to stay at his home.
D.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
B. Jenny is taken to live with her grandmother.
Explanation As Forrest puts it, "He (God) didn't turn Jenny into a bird that day. Instead, he had the police say that Jenny didn't have to stay in that house no more". Jenny is seen arriving via police car at her grandmother's trailer.
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6.
True or False: The only person Forrest tells his life story to is the black lady with the uncomfortable shoes.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation The listeners change throughout the story. First it is the black lady, who politely ignores him and leaves when her bus comes. Next, it is a mother and baby, who are gone by the next time adult Forrest is shown. Forrest didn't even seem to know she left. He turns to see that the new listener is a fat man. Finally, the man walks away, not believing Forrest's story. An old lady who was listening also moves closer to Forrest and continues listening to the story, fascinated by it. After this, Forrest leaves her sitting there so he can get somewhere.
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7.
Forrest is discovered by the Alabama Crimson Tide football team of the University of Alabama. He is discovered when, running away from bullies, he runs across the field at superfast speed. The coach sees this and gives Forrest a spot on the team. Who is the coach?
A.
Jack Leavenworth
B.
Paul "Bear" Bryant
C.
Harold Drew
D.
Mike DuBose
Correct Answer
B. Paul "Bear" Bryant
Explanation "Bear" Bryant sees Forrest runs across the field and asks a friend, "Who in the hell is that?" He puts Forrest on the team.
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8.
True or False: It is raining when Forrest boards the bus to the Army.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation In the movie Forrest Gump, it is shown that it is raining when Forrest boards the bus to join the Army. This can be seen in the scene where Forrest is waiting at the bus stop and it is raining heavily. Therefore, the statement "It is raining when Forrest boards the bus to the Army" is true.
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9.
Forrest answers the drill seargent's question of, "What's your soul purpose in this Army?!" with, "To do whatever you tell me, drill seargent!" The seargent tells Forrest that his answer was genius and he must have an I.Q. of what?
A.
300
B.
1000
C.
240
D.
1343
E.
160
Correct Answer
E. 160
Explanation "That's the most outstanding answer I've ever heard! You must have a goddamn I.Q. of 160!"
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10.
Where are Bubba and Forrest sent?
A.
Vietnam
B.
Iraq
C.
Baja, California
D.
Germany
E.
Israel
Correct Answer
A. Vietnam
Explanation Bubba and Forrest are sent to Vietnam.
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11.
In Vietnam, Forrest is wounded by the enemy in Vietnam when he is shot in the back.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation He was not shot in the back. He was shot in the buttocks.
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12.
Bubba is killed in action. What are his last words to Forrest?
A.
Thank you.
B.
I want to go home.
C.
I want some shrimp.
D.
Don't forget the boat.
E.
Goodbye.
Correct Answer
B. I want to go home.
Explanation A sentence Forrest says he will never forget
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13.
While recovering from the wound in the buttocks, Forrest picks up a sport. What sport is it?
A.
Billards
B.
Hockey
C.
Ping-Pong
D.
Darts
E.
Baseball
Correct Answer
C. Ping-Pong
Explanation Forrest picks up ping-pong as a sport while recovering from his wound in the buttocks.
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14.
Forrest is awarded the Medal of Honor. Which president gives it to Forrest?
A.
Kennedy
B.
Washington
C.
Hoover
D.
Johnson
E.
Nixon
Correct Answer
D. Johnson
Explanation He notes that he heard Forrest was wounded in the buttocks, and states that it's something he'd like to see. Not knowing any better, Forrest is quick to show him.
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15.
Forrest goes on the Dick Cavett show to talk about playing ping-pong in China. One of the Beatles is with him on the show. Which one is it?
A.
John Lennon
B.
Paul McCartney
C.
George Harrison
D.
Ringo Starr
Correct Answer
A. John Lennon
Explanation Forrest states that a few years later, for no particular reason, someone shot Lennon.
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16.
Forrest pays off a shrimp boat to fufill a promise made to Bubba. Where does he get the money?
A.
A man pays him to endorse a ping-pong paddle
B.
Social security
C.
He finds a sack full of money.
D.
He steals the boat. He does not pay.
Correct Answer
A. A man pays him to endorse a ping-pong paddle
Explanation Forrest does not really like using the paddle instead of his own. He lies at his mother's request, but since it's just a "little white lie", it doesn't hurt.
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17.
What event leads to Forrest Gump receiving the Medal of Honor?
A.
Serving as a top kick returner in college
B.
Graduating from college in 1966
C.
Saving several members of his platoon during an ambush in Vietnam
D.
Befriending Benjamin Buford Blue during basic training.
Correct Answer
C. Saving several members of his platoon during an ambush in Vietnam
Explanation Forrest Gump receives the Medal of Honor for his heroism during an ambush in Vietnam, where he saves several members of his platoon, including Lieutenant Dan, despite being wounded himself. This act of bravery leads to him being awarded the Medal of Honor by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
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18.
True or False: Jenny comes and finds Forrest to help him catch shrimp.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation It is not Jenny. It is Forrest's now crippled boss from Vietnam, Lieutenant Dan Taylor.
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19.
How did Lieutenant Dan become crippled?
A.
He was injured during the Vietnam war.
B.
He broke his legs so badly they were amputated
C.
He is not crippled; He has gotten too old to walk. He uses the wheelchair.
D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. He was injured during the Vietnam war.
Explanation Lieutenant Dan Taylor, driven by a lifelong ambition to honor his family's tradition of sacrificing their lives in American wars, saw his aspirations shattered in the brutal landscape of the Vietnam War. Forrest's intervention saved him, but it left him crippled and stripped of his sense of self, casting him adrift without a clear identity.
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20.
Which of these does Forrest not do with his Bubba Gump money?
A.
Gives Bubbas share to Bubba's mother.
B.
Builds a hospital
C.
Invests in Apple
D.
Renovates a church
Correct Answer
C. Invests in Apple
Explanation It was Lieutenant Dan who invested his money in Apple, not Forrest himself.
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21.
After being invested in Apple, Forrest is financially secure for life. He gets a new job, which he does for free. What is it?
A.
Football coach
B.
Lawn mower
C.
Doctor
D.
Lawyer
Correct Answer
B. Lawn mower
Explanation Forrest is financially secure for life after being invested in Apple, indicating that he has a significant amount of wealth. Therefore, it is unlikely that he would choose to work for free as a doctor or lawyer, as these professions typically require years of education and training and are well-compensated. Additionally, being a football coach would still require some level of compensation. However, working as a lawn mower does not require extensive qualifications and is often a job that people do for free as a hobby or to maintain their own property. Therefore, it is plausible that Forrest would choose to work as a lawn mower for free.
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22.
Finish this quote:
I'm not a smart man, but ___________________________
Correct Answer I know what love is.,I know what love is
Explanation The speaker acknowledges their lack of intelligence but states that they still have a clear understanding of what love is. Despite their shortcomings in other areas, they possess the knowledge and understanding of love, indicating that intelligence is not a prerequisite for comprehending this powerful emotion.
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23.
True or False: After rejecting Forrest's marrige proposal, Jenny enters his room and makes love with him.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation She gets into the bed with him and states, "I DO love you." She then begins kissing him. The camera moves backwards, and Jenny is seen taking her shirt off.
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24.
Forrest goes out for a run after he discovers Jenny is gone. How long does he end up running for?
A.
A week
B.
A year
C.
3 years, 2 months, 14 days, and 16 hours.
D.
A month
Correct Answer
C. 3 years, 2 months, 14 days, and 16 hours.
Explanation Forrest runs for 3 years, 2 months, 14 days, and 16 hours. This is indicated by the given answer.
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25.
Forrest reveals in the final scene on the park bench that the reason he is sitting on the bench waiting for the bus is because....
A.
He is tired from his run.
B.
He has nothing better to do.
C.
He is going to work.
D.
He got a letter from Jenny and is going to see her.
Correct Answer
D. He got a letter from Jenny and is going to see her.
Explanation It turns out he did not have to use the bus at all: The old lady on the bench informs him his destination is only a few blocks away.
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26.
When Forrest visits Jenny, she reveals that she has a son, whom she named after the father. What is the child's name?
A.
Dan
B.
Bubba
C.
Paul
D.
Forrest
Correct Answer
D. Forrest
Explanation This unnerves Forrest, who is afraid the child may have inherited his stupidity.
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27.
True or False: Jenny reveals she is dying of cancer to Forrest.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation The disease is never identified, although it is hinted it may be HIV or AIDS.
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28.
True or False: Lieutenant Dan attends the wedding of Forrest and Jenny.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation He also shows Forrest he has gotten metal prostetic legs.
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29.
Forrest only seems to come close to tears once in the movie. When is it?
A.
When Bubba dies
B.
When he visits Jenny's grave
C.
At his wedding
D.
When he has Jenny's house bulldozed
Correct Answer
B. When he visits Jenny's grave
Explanation As he talks about Forrest Jr, he sounds near tears.
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30.
How old was Jenny when she died?
A.
33
B.
43
C.
36
D.
Unknown
Correct Answer
C. 36
Explanation Her grave says she was born in July 1945 and died March 1982
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31.
What book do Forrest Jr. and Forrest Sr. both love?
A.
Curious George
B.
Harry Potter
C.
Clifford
D.
Barney
Correct Answer
A. Curious George
Explanation It's the same book Forrest Sr. was read by his mother. Forrest later reads it to Forrest Jr.
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