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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. Where is Ronin at the beginning of Chapter 4?

2. Does Casey realize that the shifts between reality and her dream world are being controlled by Billy?

3. How does Peter get Virgo to tell him what he wants to know?

4. What body part of Ronin's is injured first by Virgo's invented projectile weapon?

5. What type of build does Mr. Learnid have?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Ronin want to go back to the Aquarius Complex facility with Casey?

4. Why does Agat follow instructions given to him by Virgo?

5. Describe what the New York landscape looks like in the final chapter.

6. Describe the scene sequence in which Casey kisses her hero in Chapter 4.

7. In what way does Virgo tease and taunt Casey as she runs to save Ronin?

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

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

10. What is Mr. Taggart's explanation for why his robots attack Casey and Ronin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Race is a topic covered many times throughout the story. Right from the beginning, Ronin is called a racial slur when he visits the Army food kitchen. Write an essay that addresses the author's use of race in the story. Why is the use of racial slurs important to show aspects of Ronin's personality? What other racial groups are shown in the story and what is their purpose? What message is the author trying to convey by setting up intentionally tense situations between racial groups? Reference the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

A samurai is someone who follows a strict code of conduct. Ronin acts in this way consistently throughout the story. Write an essay that explores the qualities of a samurai as they are presented in the graphic novel. What type of personality does a samurai have? What types of things does a samurai do in a tough situation? How does a samurai dress? Make sure to use examples from the novel to support your opinions.

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