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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 city is the story set in?

2. Who invented biocircuitry?

3. What type of disposition does Ronin have?

4. Who is self-sufficient?

5. What is Ozaki attacked by in the beginning of the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Mr. Taggart?

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

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

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

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

6. Describe Agat.

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

8. Describe Casey's personality.

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

10. Why does it take the technician so long to repair Virgo in Chapter 2?

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

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

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.

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