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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. Who does Greta tell Flavia she transcribes for?

2. Why did Sabine’s father visit Greta?

3. Which word does Flavia use to describe herself?

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

5. According to Greta, what was her mother addicted to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What things is Greta afraid of?

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

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

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

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

6. Why did Greta leave Stacy?

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

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

9. What happens after Greta finds the “PS” her mother left behind?

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

Piñon is a core figure in Greta's life. Describe why you think Greta centers her life so firmly around Piñon in spite of her emotional detachment. In what ways does Piñon influence Greta's development as a character?

Essay Topic 3

Many chapters in Big Swiss include transcripts of therapy sessions. In fact, some chapters consist mainly of transcripts. Analyze the author's choice to use this technique. What do the transcripts add? Do the transcripts impact the plot? Do you think that the transcripts leave out important information? Explain your answer with textual evidence.

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