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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Buster Friendly say Wilbur Mercer really is?
2. Who does Rachel say is making an important announcement on the radio?
3. What kind of animal does the salesman claim stays loyal?
4. What does Isidore want to do?
5. What does Roy do when Rick kills Irmgard?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One of the most important themes in the novel is that electronic goods and even electronic life is taking over life as we know it.
1) Look at all the electronic goods and electronic life in the book are they hindrance to the characters or do they hope them cope with the stark reality of post war earth.
2) What does Deckard think about electronic goods and electronic life. Does his views change?
3) Look at technology in today's world. Do you think it is helping our society to progress or acting as opiates for the masses. What comparisons can you make with today's technology and the technology in Dick's book.
Essay Topic 2
On what occasions in the novel does Rachael display an emotion that could be construed as human? Take one example and discuss its impact on the novel's overall message? Do the android's have a part to play in Philip K. Dick's world? Can humans and androids have meaningful relationships?
Essay Topic 3
John Isidore is one of the major characters in the book, but seems to present little conflict or problems. In fact the plot would change little of Isidore was not there. If this is the case what does John Isidore add to the book? Does Dick make him such such a passive main character on purpose? Why do you think it matters that he is a 'special'.
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