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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. What does Robbins write leaves no fossils?
2. Where was Bonanza Jellybean the first time she heard about Sissy?
3. Who always complains at the ranch meetings about the quality and quantity of the food?
4. Robbins writes in Chapter 35 that the trouble with seagulls is that they don't know whether they're what?
5. What does Julian begin drinking in Chapter 28?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Sissy react to Madame Zoe? How does Madame Zoe react to Sissy?
2. What is the state of the film crew in Part Three as Sissy arrives at the ranch? Why?
3. How does Julian react to Sissy upon their meeting? What does this foreshadow about his character?
4. Describe the marriage of Sissy and Julian. What compromises are in place?
5. What do the cowgirls tell Sissy about the Chink in Part Three?
6. What is Julian's reaction when Sissy contacts him in Part Three? What actions does this prompt Sissy to take?
7. How does the Countess react to the cowgirls' accusations in Part Three? What conflict takes place?
8. Why is Sissy trapped in a dress in Part Two of the novel? What does she do?
9. How is Sissy's view of her "deformity" different from those of the other characters in Chapter 16?
10. What does the district attorney pressure the courts on regarding Sissy in Chapters 11-16?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the major stylistic elements of Tom Robbins writing in Even Cowgirls Get the Blues. What are stylistic devices? What makes Robbins stand apart to you from other authors?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the theme of self-identity and heritage from Even Cowgirls Get the Blues. What characters are the focus of this theme? What is Robbins' message regarding each?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the themes of order and disorder in nature and wisdom and self-enlightenment in Even Cowgirls Get the Blues. What symbolism does the author use to reinforce these themes?
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