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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 informs Casey about how Billy turned into Ronin?
2. What fruit does Casey eat while she talks to Virgo?
3. Who is Kojima?
4. Who does Ronin meet up with in Central Park?
5. Who does Billy dream of the first time in Chapter 1?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Ronin not fear anyone on the streets of New York?
2. What does Packrat want to use Ronin for?
3. Why does Ozaki scold his apprentice in Chapter 1?
4. What is the relationship like between Peter and Casey?
5. Describe Billy.
6. Why does it take the technician so long to repair Virgo in Chapter 2?
7. What does the Aquarius Complex look like in Chapter 4?
8. How is Ronin treated when he shows up for food at the Army food bank?
9. Describe Casey's personality.
10. Why does Ronin go to Central Park?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Technology is prevalent throughout Ronin because of Aquarius Complex. However, the technology seen in the story is somewhat futuristic. Write an essay that describes the technology found in the story, and how it is used by both the protagonists and antagonists. What type of technology does Aquarius use and how do they use it? How do the protagonists of the story use the technology to their own ends? How do the antagonists use it? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.
Essay Topic 2
Toward the end of the story, the scenery changes from fantasy to reality as the plot progresses. By doing this, the author works to create a seamless transition between what Billy imagines and real life. Write an essay that details how the author differentiates between Billy's fantasy world and reality. What do the fantasy world characters and enemies look like? How are Ronin and Casey dressed in the fantasy world? What is the tone of the fantasy world like as compared to real life? Make sure to use examples from the novel to support your opinions.
Essay Topic 3
Agat is portrayed as being the main villain at the beginning of the story. His role begins to change as events unfold. Write an essay that analyzes the way in which Agat's role changes over the course of the story. How does he evolve and develop as time progresses? In what way does Agat start off as being treacherous, but end up being subservient to Virgo? Which events lead up to his eventual demise? Make sure to use examples from the novel to support your opinions.
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