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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. How is Ronin dressed at the beginning of Chapter 3?

2. What special thing can Billy do with his mind?

3. What type of setting does Ronin take place in?

4. Where is Ronin hiding at the start of Chapter 2?

5. What weapon does Ronin find in Packrat's home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mr. Taggart want Casey's men to only use tasers on Ronin?

2. Describe Casey's personality.

3. Why does Ozaki's apprentice wish to kill himself in Chapter 1?

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

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

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

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

8. What happens to Mr. Taggart?

9. What does Packrat want to use Ronin for?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Biocircuitry is constructed of a fictitious organic plastic. It is a material that is not fully understood even by its creators. Write an essay that explains what is known about biocircuitry. What does it look like? What special qualities does the material posses? What about biocircuitry makes it a good material to create weapons from? Reference the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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