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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 fake name does Greta use with Flavia?

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

3. Where does Greta live?

4. Who was Greta engaged to?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Greta stop talking to Rob?

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

3. Describe the town of Hudson.

4. What things is Greta afraid of?

5. Why did Greta leave Stacy?

6. Why did Big Swiss have dinner with Keith?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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