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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 was the name of Greta's first girlfriend?

2. Who does Sabine write notes to?

3. What is the name of the coffee shop Greta visits?

4. What kind of pet did Stacy and Greta get?

5. Where did Greta meet Rob?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Greta leave Stacy?

2. How did Greta experience a “second childhood”?

3. Why does Greta feel bad for Jelly Roll?

4. Describe the town of Hudson.

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

6. What is Greta's first impression of Big Swiss?

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

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

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

10. What things is Greta afraid of?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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.

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