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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 role does Flavia say Greta has been performing her entire life?

2. According to Sabine, who sleeps under her bed?

3. Which play does GILF reference when she says "hoist with his own petard"?

4. What is Flavia's job?

5. Where does Greta write her phone number when she meets Rob?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Greta feel bad for Jelly Roll?

2. What was "Authentic Movement" in Flavia's childhood?

3. Why does Greta think Sabine is hiding something from her?

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

5. Why does Sabine want to buy two mini donkeys instead of just one?

6. Why did Flavia step in to help Greta's dog?

7. What causes Greta’s window to break?

8. How would you describe Greta's childhood bedroom?

9. How did Robin and Greta meet?

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

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

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 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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