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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 rained on his parade.
(b) He said he killed his dreams.
(c) He said he burst his bubble.
(d) He said he shot his airplane out of the sky.

2. What holiday does Ennis join Alma and her husband and kids for after they split up?
(a) Easter.
(b) New Year's.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Thanksgiving.

3. What do Ennis and Jack do after their initial embrace when Jack arrives at Ennis's place in Riverton?
(a) Shake hands.
(b) Punch each other on the shoulder.
(c) Kiss.
(d) Pat each other on the back.

4. What year is it when Jack and Ennis spend a few days together and see a bear?
(a) 1993.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1973.
(d) 1983.

5. How often does Ennis tells Jack he sees his teenage daughters?
(a) Every other weekend.
(b) Every weekend.
(c) Once a year.
(d) Once a month.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alma suggest they do on the day Jack visits Ennis?

2. What does Ennis tell Alma when she comes out of the house during their embrace?

3. How does Jack describe his wife to Ennis when he visits him in Riverton?

4. How does Ennis react when Alma tells him she knows what he and Jack have been up to?

5. How does the author describe what happened to Ennis and Alma's relationship after his first visit with Jack?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Alma suggest that Ennis use condoms, and how does Ennis respond?

2. What does Alma tell Ennis before referring to Jack as "Jack Nasty" (270)?

3. What does Jack say after he and Ennis have sex at the Motel Siesta?

4. Why does Ennis have to skip their planned trip for August 1983 and how does Jack feel?

5. What does Ennis say about Earl from Signal where he grew up?

6. What does Jack tell Ennis about Lureen's family?

7. While at the Motel Siesta, what does Jack suggest he and Ennis do about their situation?

8. Why does Alma work as a grocery clerk while married to Ennis?

9. How does Ennis respond to Alma after she refers to Jack as "Jack Nasty" (270)?

10. What does Ennis say the only thing he and Jack can do about their situation while they are in the Motel Siesta?

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