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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. Where was Piñon shot?

2. What does Flavia wear when she visits Greta the first time?

3. According to Greta, who was the loudest walker she knew?

4. Who else is bleeding at the same time Piñon is bleeding?

5. What does Piñon smell like?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What lie does Greta tell Flavia about Om?

3. How does Greta react to being fired?

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

5. What new detail does Greta learn about Flavia's assault in Chapter 10?

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

7. Why does Om fire Greta?

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

9. What is Flavia's house like?

10. According to Om, what is the dynamic between Flavia and Greta?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Big Swiss, each character has a different response to trauma. Choose three characters and analyze the response of each character to the difficult situations they experience.

Essay Topic 2

Assess the relationship between Sabine and Greta. How would you characterize the type of relationship they have? Why do you think they get along so well?

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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