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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 type of hairstyle does Ronin wear?

2. Who is tied to a pole in Chapter 3?

3. Who watches Billy's dream in Chapter 1?

4. Which distinctive accessory does Mr. Taggart wear?

5. Where does Billy live?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Aquarius Complex look like in Chapter 4?

2. Describe Mr. Taggart.

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

4. What happens to Mr. Taggart?

5. Whose well-being does Ronin put first in Chapter 3? Why?

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

7. How does Casey feel about her men only being able to use tasers on Ronin?

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

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

10. Who is the old hippie that Ronin meets at the end of Chapter 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout Ronin, the color palettes used change from scene to scene and chapter to chapter. Write an essay that addresses that author's use of color. How is color used to convey emotions, opinions, setting, and action? What are some of the different color schemes used from chapter to chapter? Compare and contrast the colors used inside and outside of the Aquarius building. How do they differ? Reference the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Race is a topic covered many times throughout the story. Right from the beginning, Ronin is called a racial slur when he visits the Army food kitchen. Write an essay that addresses the author's use of race in the story. Why is the use of racial slurs important to show aspects of Ronin's personality? What other racial groups are shown in the story and what is their purpose? What message is the author trying to convey by setting up intentionally tense situations between racial groups? Reference the novel to support your argument.

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