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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 animal had broken Greta’s foot?

2. According to Greta, what was her mother addicted to?

3. Why did Sabine’s father visit Greta?

4. Where was Petra from?

5. What did Keith’s apartment smell like?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the town of Hudson.

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

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

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

5. What causes Greta’s window to break?

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

7. Why did Greta stop talking to Rob?

8. Why did Big Swiss have dinner with Keith?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, Greta writes notes to her dead mother. Choose one of the letters from Big Swiss to analyze. Assess word choice, tone, and any other literary devices to analyze this note.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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