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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 Tom ask Rachel to promise him on August 12, 2013?

2. How much does Rachel's session with Dr. Abdic cost?

3. With whom does Megan say she moved in after she left Ipswich?

4. What does Anna discover under the bed that leads her to believe Tom is lying to her on August 17, 2013?

5. What is Rachel drinking on the train as she travels to see Scott on August 9, 2013?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rachel reveal about her drinking to Dr. Abdic at her first session on August 4, 2013?

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

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

4. What memory returns to Rachel when she goes to the underpass on August 13, 2013?

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

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

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

8. What does Anna find in Tom's gym bag on August 17, 2013? What does this object indicate?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Cathy's character in the novel. How did Cathy and Rachel meet? How would you describe their current relationship? How does their relationship change in the course of the story?

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