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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 is Anna wearing when Rachel encounters her on August 10, 2013?

2. What does Tom suggest to Anna when they awaken on August 14, 2013?

3. Who shows Anna the tabloid at the coffee shop on August 7, 2013?

4. Where is the job intervew that Cathy has set up for Rachel on August 15, 2013?

5. With whom does Scott belive Megan has gone to the cinema on June 13, 2013?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What information does Scott reveal regarding Kamal and Tara on August 4, 2013?

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

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

5. How does Anna respond when Tom suggests they take a vacation on August 14, 2013?

6. How does Anna respond when she is shown the tabloid heading regarding Megan on August 7, 2013?

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

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

9. How does Scott respond to Rachel's allegations of Anna being at the train station when Megan disappeared on August 4, 2013?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the author's use of foreshadowing and irony in The Girl on the Train. How are these literary devices employed to develop suspense in the narrative? What types of irony does the author employ? What are specific examples of foreshadowing in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the character of Dr. Kamal Abdic in The Girl on the Train. What relationship does Dr. Abdic form with Megan? Why is Dr. Abdic initially considered a suspect in her murder? How would you describe Rachel's relationship with Dr. Abdic?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of fantasy, imagination, and voyeurism in The Girl on the Train. How does the author develop these themes through character? How are these themes supported by symbolism? How does the setting contribute to these themes?

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