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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 did Greta meet Rob?

2. How old was Big Swiss when she was assaulted?

3. Who does Greta write a letter to in which she describes her suicidal ideation?

4. Who comes to Sabine's house to buy marijuana?

5. According to Sabine, who sleeps under her bed?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was Greta engaged to Stacy for so long?

3. How did Robin and Greta meet?

4. What happens after Greta finds the “PS” her mother left behind?

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

6. What reason does Greta give Flavia for leaving Stacy?

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

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

9. Describe the town of Hudson.

10. Why does Greta feel bad for Jelly Roll?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Greta claims that she left Stacy because she forgot how to take care of herself and wanted to be independent again. Is Greta honest about this? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Jen Beagin chose a third-person narration style for Big Swiss. Analyze the impact of this perspective on the plot and your understanding of the characters. Was this technique effective? Explain why or why not.

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