IB English 11: Do Andriods Dream of Electric Sheep (9-15)

Why does Isidore say that he doesn't believe in bounty hunters?

Isidore says that he doesn't believe in them because murder is illegal and goes against the idea of Mercerism

What does Resch own that implies that he is not an android?

Resh loves his pet squirrel and cares for it soo much

What theory does Resch provide Deckard based on the results of Deckard's test?

Resh tells Deckard that he is sexually attracted to female andriods and says that it is better to have a sexual relationship with an andriod he is going to retire so he won't feel remorse

Why does Roy Baty encourage Stratton to move in with Isidore?

Roy Baty believes that Isidore will serve to distract the bounty hunter when he arrives so Pris can escape

According to Stratton, why did a bounty hunter murder her friends?

A bounty hunter murdered her friends because bounty hunters are paid to kill people for money

What is "animal row"?

Animal row is the area of town that has many different animal shops

Why does Irmgard Baty think Isidore will not pose a threat to their safety?

Baty knows that Isidore is desperate for companionship and lives in isolation, therefore he has no reason to tell

What is similar about the police station on Mission and the police station on Lombard?

Both of the bounty hunters carry lists of andriods to hunt as well as use tests to determine if they are androids or not

What does Deckard do for Luba Luft at the art museum before retiring her?

Deckard buys Luba Lift a reproduction of a book of Edward Munvich paintings

Why is Deckard confused by the police officer who arrests him?

Deckard is confused as the police officer does not know who he is ( Deckard works for the police department) and does not know of an inspector Byrant

What is Deckard's reaction to buying a goat?

Deckard is very excited to own a goat, since it has been a goal of his for a very long time

What is it about Resch that causes Deckard to think he is an android?

Deckard realizes that Resh likes to kill andys because of the way he killed Luba and Garland -He lacks empathy for Luba wanting to be human -lacks patience for the desire to kill

Why does Deckard test himself?

Deckard starts to question his own empathy because of how he feels after retiring Luba Lift

Where does Deckard go to find the next android on his list?

Deckard travles to the Opera house to look for his next andriod Miss Luba Luft

Why does Deckard use the empathy box?

Deckard uses the box to resolve his personal conflicts; such as being a bounty hunter and how that fits with Mercerism

How does Deckard view his role as a bounty hunter?

Deckard views his role as a bounty hunter as a normal job. He knows that the andriods lack empathy and are not considered human, so he sees nothing morally wrong in "retiring" them.

How does his role compare to the moral philosophy of Mercerism?

Deckard's role as a bounty hunter compares to the moral philosophy of Mercerism as he feels like the destruction of andy's is adding to the same destruction Mercer struggles against

Why does Garland pull a laser tube on Deckard?

Garland believes that Deckard may be an andriod and is tempted to just go ahead and shoot Deckard but decides against it to wait for the results of the test ---later it can be assumed that he doesn't want Deckard to shoot him as the truth will come later

What does Garland claim about Resch?

Garland claims that Resh doesn't know he is an andriod because he stayed behind another week on Mars getting a synthetic memory system before he escaped to earth -if Resh found out he wasn't human he may try to kill both humans and androids

What does officer Garland notice about Deckard's list of androids?

Garland notices that he is the next andriod on Deckard's list of escaped andy's

How does Roy Baty give himself away as an android to Isidore?

He refers to isidore as a human; suggesting that Isidore is different from the other 3 people in the room

Why does Isidore state that he would find "pre-colonial fiction" depressing?

He states that he would find it depressing because the uptioan societies described in these books create an environment drastically different to the reality of destruction he lives in

How does a human who feels no empathy towards the retiring of an android effect Deckard's concept of Mercerism and the rules of his tests?

If someone who expresses no empathy towards killing andys tests positive as a human, Deckard must learn to incoporate a human who lacks empathy for killing andys into the concept for Mercerism

What is Iran's reaction to the goat?

Iran is very excited to have the goat as well as decides to share this excitement with others through the empathy box

Why does Iran want to use the empathy box?

Iran wants to use the box since she has become dependent on it for compaionship and sharing emotions

What is Isidore's reaction to the news that Stratton and Irmgard and Roy Baty are all androids?

Isidore doesn't care at all. He is nervous but excited to live with intellectual andriods as he believes his intellect may rise from living with them

Is Deckard's attempt to test Luba Luft successful?

It is not successful as Luba Lift insists that Decakrd get tested to prove he is not an andriod before she gets tested since his job seems to lack empathy as a bounty hunter. She also does not understand the context of each question Deckard asks, and then calls the police after his questions began to do with sex. (she thinks he is a sexual deviant)

Where does Phil Resch suggest that some androids may hide?

Phil Resch suggests that some andriods may hide in a big police organization such as the WPO as they can easily hid in plain sight and the job as a bounty hunter is great for andriods who lack empathy

Why must Resch lead Deckard out of the Hall of Justice building in handcuffs?

Resch must lead Deckard out of the Hall of Justice in handcuffs so it appears that Deckard is an andriod. This way Resch and Deckard can escape without suspicion from the andriods at the Police station

Why is Resch disturbed by Garland's classification as an android?

Resh is disturbed by Garland's classification as an andriod because Garland has been on earth for much shorter period of time than Resh has been in the department, meaning he has been working under an andriod -Garland mentions coming with Resh on a spaceship three years ago, which suggests Resh may have false memories

Where did Stratton and her friends live before coming to Earth?

Stratton and her friends lived on Mars before coming to Earth

What does Stratton notice about Isidore when he goes to her apartment after getting off from work?

Stratton notices that Isidore sounds more mature and grown up due to his added confidence

How does Stratton react to the food offered by Isidore?

Stratton thanks him for the food and is very excited but slowly becomes sad since the food would be wasted on her

What type of test does Phil Resch use?

The reflec-arc response: Takes place in the upper ganglia of the spinal column requires several microseconds more than the humanoid robot than in the human nervous system -uses an audio signal or flash light -measures reactions to pressing a button

What happens when Deckard calls his wife?

When deckard calls his wife, another woman appears on the screen that isn't her