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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Deckard drive to?

2. Where does Isidore visit on his way back from work?

3. Who does the secretary say is looking for him?

4. Which android does Rick retire first?

5. Who has killed Deckard's goat?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eldon Rosen is head of the Rosen Co-operation and the creator of the Nexus 6 model. What do you think Eldon's character represents? Does Dick represent his character as negative or positive? What does the portrayal say about Dick's views as a writer?

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Rick and other bounty hunters are so attracted to Rachael even though they know she is an android? Does Rick change after he sleeps with Rachael? What do you think this says about human nature?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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