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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3 pp. 263 - 269.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Joe Aguirre wait for before telling Jack the news about his family?
(a) He waits until dinner is ready.
(b) He waits for Ennis to return that evening.
(c) He waits for Ennis to dress and leave.
(d) He waits for Jack to complete his work for the day.

2. In what year do Jack and Ennis meet?
(a) 1953.
(b) 1943.
(c) 1973.
(d) 1963.

3. What do Ennis and Alma name their first daughter?
(a) Ennis, Jr.
(b) Alma, Jr.
(c) Ellis.
(d) Jackie.

4. What is position is Ennis hired for on Brokeback Mountain the year he and Jack meet?
(a) Foreman.
(b) Camp tender.
(c) Herder.
(d) Cook.

5. What does Jack tell Ennis he did when Ennis told Jack the only thing they can do it meet up in the middle of nowhere every so often?
(a) He said he burst his bubble.
(b) He said he killed his dreams.
(c) He said he rained on his parade.
(d) He said he shot his airplane out of the sky.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack say surprised him on their last day on Brokeback Mountain?

2. What caused Ennis to stop going to school and to return to ranch work after his parent's death?

3. How does Ennis reply to Jack's request in the letter he sent Ennis?

4. Where does Ennis urinate at the start of "Brokeback Mountain"?

5. Who raised Ennis after his parent's died?

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