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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. Where does Billy live?

2. Who is Ronin?

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

4. Why does Casey say that she can't go on her weekend getaway?

5. How does Ronin feel when he sees what happens to Casey at the end of Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Casey tell her security team that they should "have an open mind"?

3. Why is Billy's special mental ability useful to Aquarius Complex?

4. What does Packrat want to use Ronin for?

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

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

7. Describe Casey's personality.

8. Why does Ronin go to Central Park?

9. What does the cityscape of New York look like in Ronin?

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

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

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

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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