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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who told rick what has done is wrong?

2. What does Bryant tell him to do?

3. What does Isidore want to do?

4. What does Resch offer to give Deckard when he is dead?

5. What does Rachel decide to do to Rachel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think the androids are a threat? For what reason does Deckard have to retire them? Do you think they only become a threat when being chased?

Essay Topic 2

The novel takes place during a short, but unspecified time period.

1) What do think is the time scale of the book? How does it affect the atmosphere of the novel?

2) How much can the reader get to know the characters in such a short time? For example has the reader just entered a low point in Rick's life?

3) How do you think the novel would change if the story was set over a longer time period?

Essay Topic 3

Dick's view of earth in the future is what is called a dystopian vision. Discuss what is meant by dystopian? How does Dick show this vision in the settings and characters?

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