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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. Felix Buckman believes that on the whole, people "mostly function in" (107) what type of fashion?

2. Alys tells Jason Taverner that she has maintained an incestuous relationship with Felix Buckman for what length of time?

3. What is NOT something Alys names among the precious objects in the Buckmans' home?

4. While interrogating Jason Taverner, Felix Buckman calls out for who else to be brought in?

5. Felix Buckman surprises Jason Taverner by guessing that he is a what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who expresses strong disagreement with Jason Taverner's beliefs about family?

3. What tool does Felix Buckman regularly use in his dealings with sixes?

4. Discuss a moment when Buckman's callousness is demonstrated.

5. Explain how the phone grid within the narrative functions.

6. What is Felix Buckman's belief about chaos?

7. What types of surveillance and weapons are used by the police force in their dealings with Jason Taverner?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Trace the characterization arc of Jason Taverner’s character throughout the novel Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said. Discuss whether Jason Taverner is a round or flat character and whether he is a static or dynamic character.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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