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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. Which weapon does Casey refuse to give up in Chapter 3?
2. Does Peter love Casey?
3. Who throws a katana into an enemy demon?
4. What is Ozaki?
5. What type of hairstyle does Ronin wear?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Ronin do after he sees Casey get knocked unconscious?
2. Why does Ronin not kill Casey when he has the chance?
3. How does Casey feel about her men only being able to use tasers on Ronin?
4. Describe Ozaki.
5. Why does Head want "street credit" with the local gangs?
6. Describe Agat.
7. Why does Mr. Taggart want Casey's men to only use tasers on Ronin?
8. Describe Mr. Taggart.
9. Describe the demon that attacks Ronin by the fire in Billy's dream in Chapter 1.
10. What does the Aquarius Complex look like in Chapter 4?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
A samurai is someone who follows a strict code of conduct. Ronin acts in this way consistently throughout the story. Write an essay that explores the qualities of a samurai as they are presented in the graphic novel. What type of personality does a samurai have? What types of things does a samurai do in a tough situation? How does a samurai dress? Make sure to use examples from the novel to support your opinions.
Essay Topic 2
The conclusion to Ronin is very open-ended. The last page features an image of Casey watching Ronin as he approaches her from the rubble of Aquarius. Write an essay that explains why the story ends as it does. What reasons does the author have to let both Casey and Ronin survive? What does an open-ended conclusion mean for the reader? How does it foreshadow events that could come after the last page? Use examples from the novel to make the point.
Essay Topic 3
Race is a topic covered many times throughout the story. Right from the beginning, Ronin is called a racial slur when he visits the Army food kitchen. Write an essay that addresses the author's use of race in the story. Why is the use of racial slurs important to show aspects of Ronin's personality? What other racial groups are shown in the story and what is their purpose? What message is the author trying to convey by setting up intentionally tense situations between racial groups? Reference the novel to support your argument.
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