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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Irma and Pris do to Isidore's spider?

2. Where does the rock hit Deckard?

3. Where do Roy and Irma plan to hide out?

4. What are Irmgard and Pris excited about?

5. What kind of animal does the salesman claim stays loyal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the book there are a number of characters that are either rarely seen or are never scene, but play a big part in the book. These include Polotov, Dan Holden, Mercer and Buster Friendly. Choose one of these characters and discuss what role they play in the story? In what ways does their presence affect the main character? Do they have as much influence on the main character as some of the more prominent characters in the book?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Philip K. Dick is said to be a writer existentialist fiction with Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep? one of his major works.

1) What is existentialist fiction?

2) What elements of existentialist fiction can you see within the novel's structure?

3) In what ways is Rick Deckard a typical existentialist character?

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