Even Cowgirls Get the Blues Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Part One: Chapters 1-10 (pg 1 - 29)

1. Describe the character of Sissy Hawshank and what makes her character stand out amongst the others in Even Cowgirls Get the Blues.

2. What is the first memory that Sissy has as a child? How did this affect her choices in life?

3. What does Sissy think of her first experiences hitchhiking? Why?

4. What is Sissy's principle "rule of the road"? How do others react to her rules?

5. Who do Sissy's parents take her to see regarding her deformity...
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