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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 would Decker be in violation of if he failed the test?

2. Where does Deckard go after finding Polokov is not at work?

3. How does Dick describe the Opera House?

4. What does the Rosen Corporation make?

5. What is the mood organ used for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the empathy test say about the values of Dick's world?

2. How does Isidore show his desperate need for both friends and company?

3. What does Rachael's offer say about how androids feel?

4. How has Rick and Iran different from how they were at the beginning of the book?

5. In chapter 10 why do you think Rick doubts he is in a real police department?

6. Why do you think Rick has a need to hold on to what he regards as reality?

7. In chapter 12 why do you think Luft is interested in Munch's Puberty?

8. In this chapter how do the androids treat Isidor?

9. What does the Rosen Corporation symbolize to Rick?

10. Describe Isidore's workplace and its role in society.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the book there are a number of characters that are either rarely seen or are never scene, but play a big part in the book. These include Polotov, Dan Holden, Mercer and Buster Friendly. Choose one of these characters and discuss what role they play in the story? In what ways does their presence affect the main character? Do they have as much influence on the main character as some of the more prominent characters in the book?

Essay Topic 2

On what occasions in the novel does Rachael display an emotion that could be construed as human? Take one example and discuss its impact on the novel's overall message? Do the android's have a part to play in Philip K. Dick's world? Can humans and androids have meaningful relationships?

Essay Topic 3

Dick's view of earth in the future is what is called a dystopian vision. Discuss what is meant by dystopian? How does Dick show this vision in the settings and characters?

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