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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Francine when Alma decides to divorce Ennis?

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

3. What is one of the reasons Ennis says it is not as easy for him to take time off of work?

4. How often do Jack and Ennis begin to see each other, saying they are going fishing?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ennis react when Alma tells him she is going to yell for her husband after he grabs her wrist when discussing Jack at Thanksgiving?

2. What does Jack tell Ennis about his wife and family when he comes to visit Ennis in Riverton?

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

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

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

6. How old is their oldest daughter when Alma divorces Ennis and who does she marry?

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

8. How does Jack's life change after his father-in-law dies?

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

10. What conversation do Jack and Ennis have during their trip in May 1983 about Mexico?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a detailed analysis of tone in Annie Proulx's "Brokeback Mountain." Include whether the tone changes or remains the same. If it changes, include details on when, why and whether this change is effective.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay comparing and contrasting Jack and Ennis in "Brokeback Mountain." What details help develop these characters and what do these details tell you about them? What is their background? How do they know each other? How do they interact? In what ways are they similar or different? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay examining Brokeback Mountain as a symbol in "Brokeback Mountain." What scenes take place directly in Brokeback Mountain? What is the context? What other moments in the story is Brokeback Mountain referenced? How does this place develop the narrative?

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