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

2. Where do Ennis and Jack drive to after leaving Ennis's house?

3. What holiday does Ennis join Alma and her husband and kids for after they split up?

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

5. What does Jack tell Ennis he thinks the two of them should do the night they are in the motel together?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jack tell Ennis about the affair he was having with a married woman during their trip in May 1983?

2. What does Alma tell Ennis she did on one of his fishing trips because she wondered why he never brought home any trout?

3. Where does Ennis tell Alma he and Jack are going the night Jack came to visit?

4. What does Jack tell Ennis about his son during their trip together in May 1983?

5. 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?

6. What does Ennis do with Alma, her husband, and the girls the first few years after their divorce?

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

8. What does Ennis do in preparation for Jack's visit to Riverton?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing the female characters in Brokeback Mountain. Who are they? How are they portrayed in the story? How do these characters speak to gender roles in "Brokeback Mountain"?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing Proulx's language style and word choice in "Brokeback Mountain." What are some words that stand out to you and why? What words are repeated? What words are most impactful? Explain your answers.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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