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

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

4. What does Rachel recall being hit on the head with by Tom as she falls asleep on the couch on August 18, 2013?

5. How far is Rachel from Anna when she sees her on August 10, 2013?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the author's use of symbolism in The Girl on the Train. What is symbolized by the pile of clothes that Rachel remarks upon several times in the narrative? What does alcohol represent for Rachel? What is the significance of the train itself in the novel?

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

Discuss Rachel's involvement in the murder investigation. Why does Rachel initially become involved in the case? Why does she continue to stay involved? How would the story differ if Rachel had stayed out of involvement in the mystery?

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