Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said Test | Final Test - Hard

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Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said Test | Final Test - Hard

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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. What kind of drug does Jason Taverner take willingly from Alys?

2. How had Felix Buckman felt about Alys when they were children?

3. According to Alys, Barney Buckman lives in what state?

4. Alys shocks Jason Taverner by knowing that his television program airs on which nights?

5. Felix Buckman says that which official has never seen him and never will?

Short Essay Questions

1. Felix Buckman shows Jason Taverner a photograph of which of his own family members?

2. Into whom does Jason run on his way out of the police station?

3. In what way does the character of Felix Buckman demonstrate the dangers of authoritarian police states?

4. What element of Felix Buckman's personality does Alys says she hates the most?

5. What does Alys say is the reason that she wants to help Jason Taverner?

6. What do Alys's clothes symbolize within the narrative?

7. What thought causes Jason Taverner to accept Alys's invitation to the Buckmans' home?

8. What does Felix Buckman conclude about why he feels such antipathy toward Alys?

9. What plan does Buckman ultimately adopt with regard to Jason?

10. What examples does Alys provide when she describes Felix Buckman's altruistic moments?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said and analyze Philip K. Dick’s purpose for including each instance you discuss.

Essay Topic 3

Is Philip K. Dick’s novel Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said a true dystopian work of literature? Why or why not?

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