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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 Peter believe what Virgo tells him about Agat?

2. Who does Billy tell Virgo that he loves?

3. Does Peter believe in magic?

4. Is Agat real?

5. Billy does not like when Virgo makes Casey feel which emotion in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the power goes out in Chapter 6?

2. Why does Casey manipulate Ronin into stabbing himself?

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

4. Describe the way in which Ronin fights his way to Casey in Chapter 4.

5. Why does Virgo tell Mr. Taggart that his secrets are safe with her?

6. What are the sentiments that Mr. Learnid speaks to his wife about in Chapter 5?

7. Does Mr. Learnid support Mr. Taggart's decision to militarize Aquarius Complex?

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

9. Why does Ronin insist that Casey is a samurai?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The line art in Ronin changes at different times throughout the story. Certain characters are drawn one way and then drawn differently later on. Write an essay that explores the author's use of creative line art. Which characters are drawn differently at different parts of the story? Why are they drawn differently? What other types of things does the changing line art enhance? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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