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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. What kind of animal does Deckard find in the desert?

3. What does Bryant tell him to do?

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

5. Where does Deckard end up calling?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rick Deckard is the main character of the the book, but the point of view switches between him and John Isidore.

1) Look at the differences between these two characters? Do they share any similarities Why do you think Dick uses two such different main characters.

2) What do you think would happen if John Isidore was taken out of the story? Would it be much different?

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

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?

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