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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. Which play does GILF reference when she says "hoist with his own petard"?

2. Who was Greta engaged to?

3. What is the name of Sabine’s son?

4. According to Om, what is “har” a mantra for?

5. What kind of animal is Sabine purchasing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Greta leave Stacy?

2. Why does Sabine want to buy two mini donkeys instead of just one?

3. What things is Greta afraid of?

4. Why did Big Swiss have dinner with Keith?

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

6. What is Greta's first impression of Big Swiss?

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

8. How did Robin and Greta meet?

9. Why did Greta stop talking to Rob?

10. What causes Greta’s window to break?

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

Many of Greta's actions in Big Swiss could be described as unethical or morally ambiguous at best. Choose one of Greta's actions to defend.

Essay Topic 3

In what ways does Greta change over the course of the novel? In what ways does she stay the same? Provide evidence of your opinions.

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