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

2. What happens in the end of Anna's narrative on August 18, 2013?

3. Rachel recalls a fight between her and Tom four years earlier on the morning of August 7, 2013. Where was Tom taking a trip that led to the fight?

4. Where does Cathy's note say she has gone to lunch with Damien on August 4, 2013?

5. Where does Tom claim he went when he returns home to Anna on August 17, 2013?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How do Rachel and Scott respond to having slept together on August 10, 2013?

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

Describe and discuss the character of Andy in The Girl on the Train. Where does Rachel first encounter Andy? What takes place on their subsequent encounters? What role does Andy play in uncovering the mystery of Megan's murder?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss Megan's "confession" that she relates to Dr. Abdic about her past. Do you think that Megan is right to feel guilt about the events in her past? Why or why not? How have these events shaped Megan's character and her actions?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the events surrounding Megan's death in the novel. Who kills Megan? Why? How are these events revealed? What are the repercussions of Megan's murder?

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