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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. How old was Big Swiss when she was assaulted?

2. What are Big Swiss’s initials?

3. Why does Greta wear two pairs of pantyhose?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why did Greta stop talking to Rob?

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

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

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

8. Why did Big Swiss have dinner with Keith?

9. Why did Greta leave Stacy?

10. Describe the town of Hudson.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

While Om is technically Greta's boss, they have an informal relationship. Describe their interactions. Do Greta's opinions about Om change? Support your opinions with textual support.

Essay Topic 3

Do Greta and Flavia love each other? Why or why not? Use five quotes from the text to support your opinion.

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