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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 vehicle can Rachel hear outside when she awakens on August 10, 2013?

2. Where is Rachel leaving when she encounters Anna on August 10, 2013?

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

4. How did Megan's baby die?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rachel respond to Tom's behavior toward her at Wilton Lake?

2. How does Rachel describe her encounter with the red-haired man on the train on August 3, 2013?

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

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

5. What set off Rachel's alcoholism, according to her discussion with Dr. Abdic on August 8, 2013?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the relationship between Megan and Scott in the novel. For how long have Megan and Scott been married? How would you characterize their feelings for one another? Are they happy in their marriage? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of deception and love in The Girl on the Train. How do these themes relate to one another in the story? How are these themes developed through character and setting? What symbolism connects to these themes?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of motherhood and grief in The Girl on the Train. How does the author develop these themes through character, setting, and symbolism? What role do these themes play in the actions and motivations of the characters? How do these themes apply to Rachel, Anna, and Megan?

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