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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2 pp. 258 - 263.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator say both Jack and Ennis were "inured" (254) to when describing their backgrounds at the start of "Brokeback Mountain"?
(a) The stoic life.
(b) The city life.
(c) A life of leisure.
(d) A life of chaos.

2. Why does Ennis decide not to go back to the sheep one night after he had moved his camp further away from the main camp?
(a) He is too drunk.
(b) He plans to quit.
(c) He lost his horse.
(d) He hurt his ankle.

3. How does Jack reply to Ennis's only comment regarding their affair on Brokeback Mountain?
(a) He says he made a huge mistake.
(b) He says he is sorry.
(c) He says it is a one-shot thing.
(d) He tells Ennis he loves him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state were Ennis and Jack born?

2. What does Ennis do when Jack attempts to put his hand on his penis in the tent?

3. What phrase foreshadows what happens between Jack and Ennis in Jack's tent the night Ennis does not return to the sheep?

4. Who helps Ennis get the sheep after the night he did not return to them and stayed with Jack?

5. What was Jack's highest level of education?

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