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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. Jason Taverner reflects on the fact that which of his qualities had made him "exempt" from the "betrayal state" (76)?
2. Jason Taverner's suit is made of what material?
3. 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?
4. Jason Taverner knows that Heather is "appalled" (8) by what idea?
5. Inspector McNulty tells Jason Taverner that Jack had died in what manner?
Short Essay Questions
1. What motivation does Kathy have for wanting to help Jason Taverner?
2. What or who is Cheerful Charley?
3. What is ironic about the police's admonishment of Jason Taverner's comment to Ruth Rae?
4. What reward does Kathy demand in return for her promise not to inform on Jason Taverner?
5. Discuss Philip K. Dick's use of allusion in concert with the depiction of Felix Buckman.
6. How does the theme of delusion enter the narrative in a scene involving both Kathy and Jason Taverner?
7. What mistake on the part of the police leads to Jason Taverner's release?
8. What crucial objects are not within Jason's possession when he wakes up disoriented?
9. What violent incident occurs at the site of Marilyn Mason's apartment?
10. How is foreshadowing used within scenes involving Kathy?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Is Philip K. Dick’s novel Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said a true dystopian work of literature? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Trace the characterization arc of Felix Buckman’s character throughout the novel Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said. Discuss whether Felix Buckman is a round or flat character and whether he is a static or dynamic character.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Philip K. Dick’s messages about guilt and responsibility within Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said. Focus especially on events such as Ruth Rae's imprisonment, which only takes place because Jason Taverner selfishly seeks sanctuary in Ruth Rae's apartment when he knows he is being hunted by the police.
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