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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 attacks Head at the end of Chapter 3?

2. Who throws a katana into an enemy demon?

3. Who disapproves the most about biociruitry being used for war?

4. Which weapon does Casey refuse to give up in Chapter 3?

5. What is the title of the diary entry that the graphic novel opens with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Packrat want to use Ronin for?

2. Why does Ronin go to Central Park?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe Billy.

9. How does Casey react when she realizes Virgo blew herself up on purpose?

10. What happens to Billy at the beginning of Chapter 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The beginning of Chapter 1 is set in feudal Japan. The rest of the story takes place in futuristic New York City. Write an essay that compares and contrasts the two locations as they are illustrated in the graphic novel. How is the architecture different? In what way are the people different? How does the author use color and line to create a distinguishable difference between the two locations? Make sure to use examples from the novel to support your opinions.

Essay Topic 3

Relationships between characters vary greatly in Ronin. While some characters are allies, others are enemies. Write an essay that addresses the different types of relationships found throughout the story. Which characters are friends, lovers, and enemies? What evidence is given to support these relationships? How do these relationships evolve over the course of the story? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

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