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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. Does Casey think that Ronin is a threat to the city?

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

3. Which organizations have territorial battles in the story?

4. Who does Head encourage Ronin to pick a fight with in Chapter 3?

5. What weapon does Ronin use against Casey in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mr. Taggart.

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

3. Describe Agat.

4. Describe Billy.

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

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

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

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

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

10. How is Ronin treated when he shows up for food at the Army food bank?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many symbols emphasized throughout the story of Ronin. The Bloodsword is one of them. Write an essay that addresses some of the other symbols in the story. What are these symbols and why are they important? What do they represent? How do these symbols and ideas play into the plot of the story? Are these symbolic subjects the same throughout the course of the plot, or do their meanings evolve? Reference the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Billy is first portrayed as being a simpleton. He follows Virgo's commands without question and does as he is told by others. Write an essay that delves into the mind of Billy. What types of things are important to him and why are they important? How does his connection to Casey play a major role in the story? In what way would the plot be different if Billy were an intelligent and normal human being? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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