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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. What fruit does Casey eat while she talks to Virgo?

2. What color cloak does Ronin wear?

3. Who attacks Head at the end of Chapter 3?

4. What does the blood of evil men do to Ozaki's sword?

5. Which languages does Ronin know how to speak?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Agat.

3. Describe Casey's personality.

4. Describe Ozaki.

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

6. Why does Head want "street credit" with the local gangs?

7. What does Ronin do after he sees Casey get knocked unconscious?

8. What type of person does Casey think Ronin is at the beginning of Chapter 3?

9. Why does Ronin not kill Casey when he has the chance?

10. What is the relationship like between Peter and Casey?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Revenge is a topic familiar to many characters in Ronin. Though a negative notion, it works well when tied into the plot of a story. Write an essay addressing the element of revenge as it appears in the Ronin. Which characters seek revenge against others? Why is revenge so important to the plot? In what way is it a consistent factor through the entire story? Use examples from the novel to make the point.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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