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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 Anna describe buying at the Matches store on August 10, 2013?

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

3. At what time in the morning does Rachel say she was up making coffee on August 12, 2013?

4. What is Rachel staring at outside of the train window in her dream on August 13, 2013?

5. What has been discovered by the police on August 9, 2013?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Define "gaslighting" and discuss how this term applies to The Girl on the Train. Who is guilty of gaslighting in the story? How? In what ways is this character effective at gaslighting?

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