A Scanner Darkly | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1 (pages 1-20)

1. How does Jerry try to get rid of the aphids?

2. Describe Jerry's life.

3. Why does Donna decline to go and see Jerry at the clinic?

4. What does Charles remember from the time he and Jerry were roommates?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 2 (pages 21-36)

5. What is a scramble suit?

6. What does Fred say that is not part of his prepared text?

7. How does Arctor use Donna?

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