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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. According to Flavia, why did Greta have a hot flash and bleed outside?

2. Who is going to transcribe for Om after he fires Greta?

3. Where was Piñon shot?

4. Who did Greta stay with in Florida?

5. According to Flavia, which body parts are phallic?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why did Flavia begin to feel paranoid?

4. Describe Flavia's parents.

5. Why does Greta say that Sabine is a master deflector?

6. According to Flavia, why does she look in the mirror often?

7. What happens when Flavia visits Greta at her home?

8. What happens at dinner when Greta meets Luke?

9. Why does Om fire Greta?

10. What lie does Greta tell Flavia about Om?

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

Locations play a significant role in Big Swiss. Prominent settings in the book include Om's office, the dog park, Cousin's, and Sabine's home. Choose one of these settings to analyze. What is the role of this location in the text? What details help make this location significant?

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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