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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. Where was Petra from?

2. What is the name of Greta’s mother’s twin?

3. What is the name of Sabine’s father?

4. Where does Gringo work?

5. Which name does Greta choose for herself when she lies to Flavia?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Greta experience a “second childhood”?

2. What was "Authentic Movement" in Flavia's childhood?

3. Why is Greta transcribing Om’s therapy sessions?

4. Why does Greta think Sabine is hiding something from her?

5. How did Greta react to the death of her boss, Hopper?

6. What things is Greta afraid of?

7. How would you describe Greta's childhood bedroom?

8. Why did Big Swiss have dinner with Keith?

9. How did Robin and Greta meet?

10. Why did Flavia step in to help Greta's dog?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Flavia learns the truth about Greta, she tells her that she needs to sit with her discomfort. What does this mean? Has Greta ever sat with her discomfort? Do you think Greta does look for an easy way out, as Flavia suggests? Is it fair for Flavia to say this to Greta?

Essay Topic 2

Readers might describe the book's tone as uncomfortable, dark, or even funny. Describe the tone of Big Swiss from your perspective. As you assess the book's tone, consider the author's diction in contributing to this theme's presence in the novel. Point out at least three specific pieces of evidence from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Greta has a long engagement with Stacy before she leaves him. How would you describe this relationship? Was it healthy for Greta? Why or why not? Discuss how Greta benefitted and suffered from having a caretaker like Stacy. Does another character fill this role for Greta later? If so, how? If not, how does Greta evade a similar relationship?

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