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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 Greta, who are dog parks for?

2. What is the name of Sabine’s father?

3. Who are Greta’s housemates?

4. What was the name of Greta's first girlfriend?

5. Where do the bees live?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Big Swiss have dinner with Keith?

2. What reason does Greta give Flavia for leaving Stacy?

3. Why does Greta feel bad for Jelly Roll?

4. In Chapter 7, why was Flavia's next therapy audio file cut short?

5. Why did Greta leave Stacy?

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

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

8. Why did Greta stop talking to Rob?

9. Why is Greta transcribing Om’s therapy sessions?

10. Why did Big Swiss lie to the police about her assault?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Some reviews of Big Swiss describe the book as funny or darkly comedic. Analyze Jen Beagin's use of humor in this novel. Do you think it works well? Why do you think Beagin uses comedy in this way? Would the novel have worked well without this humor?

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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