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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Alys had surgery to remove what kind of "centers," (91) according to Felix Buckman?
2. Jason Taverner's protégée tells him that if he does not come see her, she will commit suicide and will take what other action first?
3. To what part of Los Angeles does the clerk take Jason Taverner?
4. Kathy confides in Jason Taverner that she had been committed to a psychiatric hospital for what length of time?
5. What does Heather Hart do for a living?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the theme of delusion enter the narrative in a scene involving both Kathy and Jason Taverner?
2. In what way does the narration of Chapter 7 differ from the narration present in Chapters 1 through 6?
3. Discuss Philip K. Dick's use of allusion in concert with the depiction of Felix Buckman.
4. What crucial objects are not within Jason's possession when he wakes up disoriented?
5. What or who is Cheerful Charley?
6. Who is Ruth Rae?
7. What motivation does Kathy have for wanting to help Jason Taverner?
8. What confession does Kathy make to Jason after pulling him into a closet in her apartment?
9. Describe the events at the hospital.
10. What violent incident occurs at the site of Marilyn Mason's apartment?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze the interplay between the resolution of Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said and one of the novel's main messages. How does Philip K. Dick make connections between these elements and how does their juxtaposition help them get across one main message of the novel?
Essay Topic 2
What message does Philip K. Dick send within the pages of Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said concerning the link between oppression and brutality?
Essay Topic 3
Explicate the theme of human connection within Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said. What is Philip K. Dick’s message regarding human connection and empathy and how do you know?
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