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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1 pp. 253-258 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who raised Ennis after his parent's died?
(a) His brothers and sister.
(b) An aunt and uncle.
(c) A friend's family.
(d) His adopted parents.

2. What is Joe Aguirre's position on Brokeback Mountain?
(a) Herder.
(b) Cook.
(c) Camp tender.
(d) Foreman.

3. In what state were Ennis and Jack born?
(a) Wyoming.
(b) Colorado.
(c) Montana.
(d) Utah.

4. Why is Jack told he must sleep with the sheep when he starts work at Brokeback Mountain?
(a) The foreman does not like Jack.
(b) There is no room at the main camp.
(c) Ennis does not like Jack.
(d) To help keep predators away.

5. What does Ennis offer to do when Jack complains of having to sleep with the sheep at Brokeback Mountain?
(a) Ride him back and forth.
(b) Talk to the foreman.
(c) Sleep in the pasture with him.
(d) Switch places with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Ennis apply for a hardship license?

2. What time does Ennis Del Mar wake up at the beginning of "Brokeback Mountain"?

3. How did Ennis's parents die?

4. What word is used to describe both Jack and Ennis's manner and way of speaking at the start of "Brokeback Mountain"?

5. What does Ennis tell Jack he did first thing in the morning the first night he slept with the sheep?

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