Which "Forrest Gump" Character Are You?

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Which "Forrest Gump" Character Are You?
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Whether your life has been one magical experience after another or you've been more of a spectator to history, take this quiz to find out which "Forrest Gump" character you are.
How do you handle adversity?
I just keep going.
I just try to get away from it.
Rant and rave at the heavens.
Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.

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Which of the following is more of a vice for you?
The things I'm willing to do for my children.
Alcohol
Drugs
Dr. Pepper

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How smart would you say you are?
I guess I have an average intelligence.
Too smart for my own good.
I'm not a smart man, but I know what love is.
Stupid is as stupid does.

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Which song do you like the most?
"Against the Wind" by Bob Seger
"Fortunate Son" by John Fogerty
"Turn! Turn! Turn!" by The Byrds
"Break on Through" by The Doors

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Which activity is more appealing to you?
Fishing
Partying
Sewing
Running

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Which job have you done or is closest to what you have done?
Stay-at-home parent
Business owner
Soldier
Waitress

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Which location would be most appealing for you to visit?
Washington, D.C
San Francisco
Asia
Alabama is just fine for me.

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What is your temperament like?
Even-keeled
Fiery
Unpredicatable
Motivated

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What motivates you the most?
Emotional pain
The example of others
My love
My family

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How would you describe your sense of humor?
I make people laugh, even though I don't always understand why.
I have a dark sense of humor.
I guess you would say I have a folksy sense of humor.
I don't laugh a whole lot.

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How would you describe your fashion sense?
Jeans and a T-shirt
It depends on my mood.
Conservative
Casual

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How would you describe your love life?
I love my family.
I'm waiting on my true love.
I need to make peace with myself first.
I've been through the ringer.

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How many close friends do you have?
I'm friends with just about everyone.
I have one or two close friends.
I'm a bit of a loner, but that might change.
I have a number of good friends.

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Are you more of an introvert or an extrovert?
I'm pretty social, but I like my quiet time too.
I'm pretty introverted, but I can do group settings alright.
I'm very much an introvert.
I've very much an extrovert.

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Where would you like to live as an adult?
I want to get as far away from home as possible.
I'm open to possibilities, but don't have any particular place in mind.
I'll travel all over the world, but I'll come back to my hometown.
I'm quite content to stay in my hometown.

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Would you consider yourself to be a spiritual person?
I would say so, but I can't say I really understand any of it.
I have a strained relationship with divinity.
I am a very spiritual person.
I am not a spiritual person at all.

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How do you generally make decisions?
I think it through.
I'm generally looking for the path of least resistance.
I pray for the answers.
I follow my heart.

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Who do you admire the most?
My children
My mother
My friend
My partner

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Are you an early bird or a night owl?
I'm an early morning person.
I'm a night owl.
I generally get up early, but prefer to be an evening person.
I generally sleep in a bit when I can, but I do like early mornings.

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How many romantic partners have you had in your life?
Mostly just the one, but I have had a couple casual relationships over the years.
I have had a number of intimate partners.
I have had a lot of intimate partners.
I have only had one.

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Are you cut out to be in the military?
Not at all.
I am, but it wouldn't be pleasant.
I totally am.
I respect our service members, but I'm pretty sure I couldn't do it.

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What kind of music do you like the most?
Pop
Hard rock
Folk or country
Alternative rock

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When you travel, how do you usual get where you're going?
Airplane
Hitch a ride
Car
Walk or public transportation

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What is your age range and gender?
Older female
Younger male
Older male
Younger female

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Which U.S. President did you like the most?
Lyndon Johnson
John F. Kennedy
They're all crooks.
Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Which U.S. holiday do you like the most?
Thanksgiving
4th of July
New Year's Eve
Christmas

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Which sport do you like the most?
I don't really like sports.
Football
Ping pong
Baseball

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Which Washington, D.C. monument are you drawn to the most?
The White House
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Arlington National Cemetery
National Mall

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How athletic are you?
I used to be pretty athletic, but not anymore.
I'm not athletic at all.
I think athleticism runs in the family, but I didn't get much of it.
I am very athletic.

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How musically inclined are you?
I can keep a beat pretty well, but I wouldn't call myself a musician.
I like music, but I'm not very good at it.
Not at all
Very much so

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