Q 01/05

Who played the adult Forrest Gump?

A) Tom Hanks

B) Kevin Costner

C) Bill Murray

D) Matthew Broderick

Answer · why

A) Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Forrest Gump.

Q 02/05

Who directed the 1994 film "Forrest Gump"?

A) Robert Zemeckis

B) Steven Spielberg

C) James Cameron

D) Quentin Tarantino

Answer · why

A) Robert Zemeckis

Robert Zemeckis won the Academy Award for Best Director for his work on "Forrest Gump."

Q 03/05

Which actress played Forrest's childhood friend and love interest, Jenny Curran?

A) Julia Roberts

B) Jodie Foster

C) Meg Ryan

D) Robin Wright

Answer · why

D) Robin Wright

Robin Wright portrayed Jenny Curran, a pivotal character in Forrest's life.

Q 04/05

What was the full given name of Forrest's Army friend, known to everyone as 'Bubba'?

A) William Harrison Black

B) Thomas Jefferson Green

C) Benjamin Buford Blue

D) John Paul White

Answer · why

C) Benjamin Buford Blue

Actor Mykelti Williamson wore a lip attachment throughout filming to create Bubba's protruding lip.

Q 05/05

What food item does Forrest famously compare life to?

A) A bag of peanuts

B) A box of chocolates

C) A slice of pie

D) A cup of coffee

Answer · why

B) A box of chocolates

Forrest's mother famously tells him, "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."