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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 does Om offer Greta before she leaves his office?

2. Who reminds Sabine of her mother?

3. How does Sabine feel about people who openly worship their families?

4. What was Luke's grandfather?

5. What happens if Greta tries to comfort Flavia when she is vulnerable?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Greta react to being fired?

2. How does Sabine respond to learning that Greta was having an affair with Flavia?

3. Why does Flavia think Luke is having an affair?

4. Why does Flavia believe she is being stalked?

5. According to Om, why is Greta suddenly active like a teenager?

6. Why did Flavia begin to feel paranoid?

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

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

9. What does Sabine tell Greta about Keith's past?

10. Why does Om fire Greta?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Readers might describe the book's tone as uncomfortable, dark, or even funny. Describe the tone of Big Swiss from your perspective. As you assess the book's tone, consider the author's diction in contributing to this theme's presence in the novel. Point out at least three specific pieces of evidence from the text.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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