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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. What is the name of Gringo's dog?

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

3. Where does Flavia ask Greta to hang out with her regularly?

4. How old does Greta tell Flavia she is at the bar?

5. What role does Flavia say Greta has been performing her entire life?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Robin and Greta meet?

4. Describe the town of Hudson.

5. What things is Greta afraid of?

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

7. Why did Greta leave Stacy?

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

9. Why did Big Swiss lie to the police about her assault?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The title Big Swiss is a reference to Greta's nickname for Flavia. Why do you think Jen Beagin chose this title for the novel? If you had to pick a different title for this book, what would it be? Explain why.

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

Locations play a significant role in Big Swiss. Prominent settings in the book include Om's office, the dog park, Cousin's, and Sabine's home. Choose one of these settings to analyze. What is the role of this location in the text? What details help make this location significant?

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