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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 long has the Chink dwelt with the Clock People?
2. What single word is in Chapter 73?
3. Robbins writes in Chapter 95, "To the extent that this world surrenders its richness and diversity, it surrenders its" what?
4. Robbins suggests that Sissy go out for a what in Chapter 82?
5. What is the first name of the female observer who comes to the ranch in Chapter 94?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does the Chink tell Sissy of the role of women in religion in Part Four?
2. How does Sissy feel to be back on the ranch in Part Five?
3. What does Dr. Goldman decide after Sissy's evaluation in Part Four?
4. What leads to Sissy's assault of the Countess in Part Five? How does it take place?
5. What confrontation takes place between Dr. Goldman and Dr. Robbins in Part Four, regarding Sissy?
6. Why does the Chink refuse to help those around him find enlightenment, according to Sissy in Part Four?
7. When does Sissy return to New York in Part Four, and what does she find upon her arrival?
8. What does Sissy learn of the happenings of the Rubber Rose Ranch in Part 5?
9. What do the whooping cranes represent symbolically in the text?
10. Who is Professor Nelson, and what interaction does she have with the cowgirls in Part Five?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare Sissy's relationship with Bonanza Jellybean to her relationship with Julian. How does Sissy feel differently about each, and why?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the protagonist of Even Cowgirls Get the Blues. How old is she? What are her distinguishing characteristics? What actions does she take through the novel? Define protagonist in your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Describe and discuss the philosophies of the Clock People and the Chink in Even Cowgirls Get the Blues. What does he impart regarding Eastern and Western thought?
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