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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 is Jagger?
2. What type of armor do Ozaki's adversaries wear when he is attacked?
3. What name does Ronin keep mumbling over and over?
4. How does Ozaki's killer get away?
5. How is Ronin dressed at the beginning of Chapter 3?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Ronin not fear anyone on the streets of New York?
2. What does the cityscape of New York look like in Ronin?
3. Describe Billy.
4. What does Packrat want to use Ronin for?
5. Why is Billy's special mental ability useful to Aquarius Complex?
6. How is Ronin treated when he shows up for food at the Army food bank?
7. Whose well-being does Ronin put first in Chapter 3? Why?
8. Describe Ozaki.
9. What happens to Billy at the beginning of Chapter 2?
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
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.
Essay Topic 3
A focus on good versus evil is prevalent throughout the story. There are many "evil" characters and not nearly as many "good" ones. Write an essay that explores the ideas of good versus evil as they are presented in the story. Which characters or organizations are presented as being evil? Which characters and organizations are good? How is the contrast of good and evil important to the story? What would the story be like without it? Make sure to use examples from the novel to support your opinions.
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