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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 Flavia, how does Greta carry herself?

2. Where are Flavia and Luke going for vacation?

3. Who reminds Sabine of her mother?

4. Who did Greta tell about her suicide attempt in the Banana River?

5. Where do Greta and Flavia meet after Sabine returns home for good?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Flavia believe she is being stalked?

2. Why did Flavia begin to feel paranoid?

3. How does Greta react to being fired?

4. What new detail does Greta learn about Flavia's assault in Chapter 10?

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

6. Why does Om fire Greta?

7. Why does Flavia say that Greta is always looking for an easy way out?

8. What is Flavia's house like?

9. According to Om, what is the dynamic between Flavia and Greta?

10. How did Greta respond at her mother's funeral?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greta has a long engagement with Stacy before she leaves him. How would you describe this relationship? Was it healthy for Greta? Why or why not? Discuss how Greta benefitted and suffered from having a caretaker like Stacy. Does another character fill this role for Greta later? If so, how? If not, how does Greta evade a similar relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Jen Beagin chose a third-person narration style for Big Swiss. Analyze the impact of this perspective on the plot and your understanding of the characters. Was this technique effective? Explain why or why not.

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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