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Quiz about Even Tom Robbins Gets the Blues

Even Tom Robbins Gets the Blues Quiz

A short quiz about one of my favorite authors, Tom Robbins. If you have read his work you shouldn't find this too challenging.

A multiple-choice quiz by PEIchef. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
PEIchef

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
367,565

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
138

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What Greek God plays a role in the novel "Jitterbug Perfume"? Hint

Zeus

Pan

Apollo

Hades

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Tom Robbins novel is about a young woman named Sissy who feels she is blessed with oversize thumbs? She uses them to hitchhike across America, eventually making it to the Rubber Rose Ranch. Hint

Skinny Legs and All

Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

Another Roadside Attraction

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 2005 Robbins published a book of essays, poems, reviews and even country music lyrics. What was the avian-themed title of this collection of short works? Hint

Wild Ducks Flying Backward

To Kill a Mockingbird

Still Life With Woodpecker

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

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Question 4 of 10

4. What vegetable plays an important role in the novel "Jitterbug Perfume"? Hint

Carrots

Cucumbers

Leeks

Beets

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the novel "Skinny Legs and All", what common grocery store product is an important character? Hint

A bag of flour

A can of beans

A box of spaghetti

A head of lettuce

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Question 6 of 10

6. What northwest city where Tom Robbins spent a large part of his life is featured in many of his novels? Hint

Vancouver

Seattle

Portland

Eugene

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Question 7 of 10

7. What ancient dance with pagan origins does Salome perform in "Skinny Legs and All"? Hint

Ballet

Jitterbug

Dance of the Seven Veils

Tango

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of his books was marketed as a children's book for grown ups, and is the only one of his novels in which the main character is a child? Hint

B is for Beer

Stll Life With Woodpecker

Villa Incognito

Another Roadside Attraction

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Question 9 of 10

9. What's the missing word from the title of this Tom Robbins novel?
"Villa _________" You can remain anonymous when you answer this question. Hint

Incognito

Cowgirl

Attraction

Jitterbug

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Question 10 of 10

10. What Tom Robbins short story is about a witch who keeps a fart in a bottle? Hint

Are You Ready For the New Urban Fragrances?

Moonlight Whoopee Cushion Sonata

Master Bo Ling

The Origin of Cigars

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What Greek God plays a role in the novel "Jitterbug Perfume"?

Answer: Pan

"Jitterbug Perfume" was first published in 1984. Tom Robbins' fourth novel, it is about immortality and the importance of smell. Pan is decaying as people lose belief in him after the birth of Christ. He is brought to the New World to live in the untouched wilderness of North America, where Christianity hasn't taken a strong foothold yet.

Answer: Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

In her travels, Sissy becomes a model for a feminine hygiene company. When she reaches the Rubber Rose Ranch, her life is sent in the opposite direction, as the ranch is a feminist retreat where the girls led by Bonanza Jellybean are opposed to feminine hygiene. This book was made into a movie starring Uma Thurman and Keanu Reeves.

3. In 2005 Robbins published a book of essays, poems, reviews and even country music lyrics. What was the avian-themed title of this collection of short works?

Answer: Wild Ducks Flying Backward

Published in 2005, this book contains works from the 1960s to the 2000s. There are many types of work in this collection. You can find travel articles, poems, song lyrics, short stories, musings reviews and critiques. Some of the subjects dealt with in the book include 60s rock band "The Doors", actress Diane Keaton, fellow author Leonard Cohen, and leading authority on psychedelic drugs Terence McKenna.

4. What vegetable plays an important role in the novel "Jitterbug Perfume"?

Answer: Beets

Beet pollen is used as a base note for a perfume made with jasmine and citron, and is an important part of the plot. The perfume is used to cover Pan's scent as he is smuggled to the new world. Later in the book, all of the main characters profit from producing it for resale.

5. In the novel "Skinny Legs and All", what common grocery store product is an important character?

Answer: A can of beans

A can of beans is a key character, travelling with a dirty sock, a conch shell, a stick and a spoon. They are attempting to reach Jerusalem.

6. What northwest city where Tom Robbins spent a large part of his life is featured in many of his novels?

Answer: Seattle

"Jitterbug Perfume", "Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas" and "Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates" all have characters from Seattle. The mysticism and psychedelic drug culture of the Pacific Northwest are prevalent in many of his works.

7. What ancient dance with pagan origins does Salome perform in "Skinny Legs and All"?

Answer: Dance of the Seven Veils

Salome schedules the Dance of the Seven Veils on the same day as the Super Bowl, causing many people to be upset. Once her dance begins, people quickly forget about the game.

8. Which of his books was marketed as a children's book for grown ups, and is the only one of his novels in which the main character is a child?

Answer: B is for Beer

"B is for Beer" is a short novel about a young girl who is interested by a beverage she sees adults drinking. She goes on a journey to learn about beer, and discovers that beer is definitely not for kids. It is written in a simple form and could be read by children, though not recommended.

9. What's the missing word from the title of this Tom Robbins novel? "Villa _________" You can remain anonymous when you answer this question.

Answer: Incognito

This novel is about American MIA's who remain in Asia after the Vietnam war. They make drugs and distribute them throughout Asia. They believe America has too many shortcomings and prefer the beliefs of eastern culture.

10. What Tom Robbins short story is about a witch who keeps a fart in a bottle?

Answer: Moonlight Whoopee Cushion Sonata

Found in "Wild Ducks Flying Backward", this story is about a group of film makers trying to find the witch with the fart in a bottle, so they can make a documentary about it. They have been trying to catch some gas on camera and have not been able to. They hope that they can film the rumored fart in a bottle.

Source: Author PEIchef

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