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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. Who was Greta engaged to?

2. What is the name of the man who attacked Big Swiss?

3. Where was Petra from?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What things is Greta afraid of?

2. Why does Greta prefer to visit the dog park in the afternoon?

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

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

5. Describe the town of Hudson.

6. In Chapter 7, why was Flavia's next therapy audio file cut short?

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

8. According to Flavia, what was her role on the schoolyard?

9. Why did Greta stop talking to Rob?

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

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

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 3

While Greta does not narrate Big Swiss, the reader sees Greta narrate aspects of her life to others. Is Greta a reliable narrator of her own life? Provide three examples to support your argument.

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