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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. Why is Casey naked at the beginning of Chapter 4?

2. Why does Agat think that he will be cheated out of his vengeance?

3. Billy does not like when Virgo makes Casey feel which emotion in Chapter 6?

4. What happens to Peter when he confronts Mr. Taggart about using his technology for military purposes?

5. What type of weapons does Aquarius Complex construct in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ronin react to Casey saving him?

2. Describe what the cannibals look like in Chapter 4.

3. Why do Casey and Ronin make love at the beginning of Chapter 5?

4. Why does Casey manipulate Ronin into stabbing himself?

5. What truth does Peter reveal to Casey about Virgo and the way to stop her?

6. Does Mr. Learnid support Mr. Taggart's decision to militarize Aquarius Complex?

7. Why does Sandy make Peter shut Virgo down?

8. Describe what the New York landscape looks like in the final chapter.

9. Describe what Mr. Taggart looks like in the beginning of Chapter 4.

10. Why is Peter so determined to find out the truth behind the changes at Aquarius Complex in Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Toward the end of the story, the scenery changes from fantasy to reality as the plot progresses. By doing this, the author works to create a seamless transition between what Billy imagines and real life. Write an essay that details how the author differentiates between Billy's fantasy world and reality. What do the fantasy world characters and enemies look like? How are Ronin and Casey dressed in the fantasy world? What is the tone of the fantasy world like as compared to real life? Make sure to use examples from the novel to support your opinions.

Essay Topic 2

Love is an element that several of the characters experience in parts of Ronin. Casey and Ronin in particular share a very interesting kind of love. Write an essay that addresses the details of Casey and Ronin's relationship. How is love used as a motivator for Ronin? What sorts of deeds does he perform in the name of love? How does Casey reciprocate his feelings? How does love help both Casey and Ronin evolve as characters? Use examples from the novel to make the point.

Essay Topic 3

Casey is the one female character who really stands out in the Ronin story. At first she is an enemy, then later an ally and lover. Write an essay that explores the details of Casey's personality that makes her stand out from other women in the story. How is Casey stronger than other women that she or Ronin encounter? In what way is the author able to strike a balance between feminine and masculine qualities when it comes to Casey? How does being married to Peter make her character that much more believable and unique? Make sure to use examples from the novel to support your opinions.

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