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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. Who does Ronin get in a brawl with in Chapter 2?

2. What does Head not like?

3. Which organizations have territorial battles in the story?

4. Who does Billy dream of the first time in Chapter 1?

5. What type of disposition does Ronin have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Billy at the beginning of Chapter 2?

2. Why does Ronin go to Central Park?

3. Describe Casey's personality.

4. Describe the demon that attacks Ronin by the fire in Billy's dream in Chapter 1.

5. Whose well-being does Ronin put first in Chapter 3? Why?

6. What type of relationship do Billy and Virgo share?

7. How does Casey feel about her men only being able to use tasers on Ronin?

8. What does the Aquarius Complex look like in Chapter 4?

9. Why does Ronin not fear anyone on the streets of New York?

10. Why does Ozaki scold his apprentice in Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout Ronin, the color palettes used change from scene to scene and chapter to chapter. Write an essay that addresses that author's use of color. How is color used to convey emotions, opinions, setting, and action? What are some of the different color schemes used from chapter to chapter? Compare and contrast the colors used inside and outside of the Aquarius building. How do they differ? Reference the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Violence is prevalent all throughout the story of Ronin. Blood, gore, and battle lust are splattered upon the pages. Write an essay that addresses the author's use of violence in the story. In what way is violence used to move the plot from event to event? What types of violent acts are shown? How does violence serve to give detail or action to a character? What would the story be like without fighting scenes and blood? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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