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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 suggest to Anna when they awaken on August 14, 2013?

2. How old was Megan when she moved in with her lover in Holkham?

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

4. For how many days did Rachel remain sober before she drank with Scott, according to the narrative on August 10, 2013?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What were Megan's circumstances when she became pregnant in her youth?

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does Scott respond when he sees a message from Dr. Abdic's office on Rachel's phone on August 15, 2013?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the nonlinear plot structure of The Girl on the Train. Why do you think the author has chosen to relate the story in this manner? How would the story differ if it were related in chronological order? How does the nonlinear structure of the story tie into its themes?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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