The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 193 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 Barney do when he finds that he does not remember the name of the woman with whom he wakes up?

2. How many people can inhabit Perky Pat at a time while under the influence of Can-D?

3. What method does Leo reluctantly admit to using in his quest to locate Palmer Eldritch?

4. Richard ventures to P.P. Layouts in an attempt to sell to the firm what type of objects made by Emily?

5. What special gift do Roni and Barney share?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Palmer Eldritch and why is he in the newspapers?

2. What weapon does Leo have with him at all times and how is it used?

3. What information does Barney find out about Leo's situation by using his precog abilities?

4. How is the marriage between Fran and Norm used to demonstrate the way in which no colonist can exist happily and independently without the use of Can-D?

5. In what ways are the themes of religion and science intermingled within scenes of Leo's growing panic about the fate of his Can-D business?

6. Who is Impatience (Impy) White and what news does she deliver to Leo when she calls him?

7. Who or what is Dr. Smile?

8. Name the jobs of the following people: Barney, Roni, Leo, Palmer Eldritch, and Emily.

9. What types of messages does the narrative send about corporate culture and how does Philip K. Dick get these messages across to the reader?

10. For what reason does Leo not meet with Palmer Eldritch when he goes to the UN-affiliated hospital?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the function of Emily's character within the novel? Discuss the characterization methods used by the author in depicting Emily and include in your discussion the reasons why the author portrays Emily in these particular ways.

Essay Topic 2

Look carefully at the passages of the novel that hint at the true nature of Palmer Eldritch. Is Palmer Eldritch a ghost? A hologram? A human? A collective hallucination? What is the author's purpose for creating a true enigma in Palmer Eldritch? Include discussion of Palmer Eldritch’s name, his cybernetic teeth, arm, and eyes, and his intentions for his product Chew-Z.

Essay Topic 3

What messages does Philip K. Dick’s novel The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch send about various types of artificiality and what themes does the author employ in order to send these messages to the reader?

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