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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 does Flavia accuse of being vain?

2. According to Flavia, how does Greta carry herself?

3. Where do Greta and Flavia meet after Sabine returns home for good?

4. According to Greta, what does Flavia kiss like?

5. According to Flavia, what do Greta's screams sound like?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Flavia's house like?

2. How does Greta react to being fired?

3. How does Sabine respond to learning that Greta was having an affair with Flavia?

4. Why does Flavia say that Greta is always looking for an easy way out?

5. Why does Flavia think Luke is having an affair?

6. According to Om, why is Greta suddenly active like a teenager?

7. How does Flavia describe her friendship with "Rebekah" to Om?

8. What happens at dinner when Greta meets Luke?

9. How does Greta react to finding out that Piñon has been shot?

10. What does Sabine tell Greta about Keith's past?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of Greta's actions in Big Swiss could be described as unethical or morally ambiguous at best. Choose one of Greta's actions to defend.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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