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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 is Ronin thinking of even when he is captured by Agat and tortured?

2. Who objects to the use of live targets for practice with the new Aquarius weapons?

3. What does Ronin compare Aquarius to?

4. Where is Ronin at the beginning of Chapter 4?

5. Which character thinks about quitting their job at Aquarius in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the main motive Virgo has for creating so much chaos throughout the story?

2. Describe the way in which Casey is able to sneak back into the Aquarius Complex in Chapter 6.

3. What memory does Billy's flashback contain in Chapter 5?

4. Why does the story end with Casey facing a whole and uninjured Ronin and not Billy?

5. Why does Casey manipulate Ronin into stabbing himself?

6. Why is Peter suspicious of Mr. Taggart and Virgo?

7. What truth does Peter reveal to Casey about Virgo and the way to stop her?

8. How does Casey act when she wakes up and finds herself naked in the sewers with her men?

9. Why does Sandy make Peter shut Virgo down?

10. Why is Peter restrained by Virgo in Chapter 5?

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

Violence is prevalent all throughout the story of Ronin. Blood, gore, and battle lust are splattered upon the pages. Write an essay that addresses the author's use of violence in the story. In what way is violence used to move the plot from event to event? What types of violent acts are shown? How does violence serve to give detail or action to a character? What would the story be like without fighting scenes and blood? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Love is an element that several of the characters experience in parts of Ronin. Casey and Ronin in particular share a very interesting kind of love. Write an essay that addresses the details of Casey and Ronin's relationship. How is love used as a motivator for Ronin? What sorts of deeds does he perform in the name of love? How does Casey reciprocate his feelings? How does love help both Casey and Ronin evolve as characters? Use examples from the novel to make the point.

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