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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. How did the father of Megan's first child die?

2. When Tom returns home from work on August 7, 2013, Anna issues him an ultimatum. What does Anna demand of Tom?

3. Why does Tom say he is going to be late in his text to Anna on August 13, 2013?

4. What does Rachel describe printed on Jess's dress in her dream on August 13, 2013?

5. What does Kamal offer Megan to drink when she comes to his house on June 13, 2013?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Megan's child die? How did this affect her?

2. Why does Scott ask to come to Rachel's home on August 7, 2013?

3. What leads to Anna's increasing suspicion and jealousy regarding her husband on August 14, 2013?

4. What inspires Anna to contact Detective Sergeant Riley on August 10, 2013?

5. Why is Scott upset when Rachel arrives at his home on August 15, 2013?

6. How does Dr. Abdic suggest Rachel go about recovering her memories during their session on August 13, 2013?

7. Why does Scott say he is worried about Rachel when they meet at Wilton Lake?

8. What does Rachel learn from Andy when they meet at the train station on August 16, 2013?

9. Why does Anna envy Tom in her narrative from August 13, 2013?

10. What does Dr. Abdic suggest to Megan regarding her past and Mac on June 20, 2013?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the events surrounding Tom's death in the end of The Girl on the Train. Who kills Tom? Why? What weapon is used to kill Tom? Why is it ironic that this is the weapon used to kill him?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss Megan's "confession" that she relates to Dr. Abdic about her past. Do you think that Megan is right to feel guilt about the events in her past? Why or why not? How have these events shaped Megan's character and her actions?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Rachel's relationship with Scott in the novel. How does Rachel first meet Scott? How does their relationship progress? How does it end?

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