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

2. What is Peter's response to finding out the truth about Agat and Mr. Taggart?

3. What type of weapons does Aquarius Complex construct in Chapter 5?

4. What is the promise that Billy makes to Virgo in Chapter 6?

5. Who gives Casey a black eye?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe what the cannibals look like in Chapter 4.

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why do Casey and Ronin make love at the beginning of Chapter 5?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sacrifice is an element important to the story of Ronin. Without it, many of the events and plot points of the story would not be possible. Write an essay that addresses how and why sacrifice is important in Ronin. Which characters sacrifice themselves in some way? How do they do it? What types of emotions does sacrifice invoke in the various characters in the Ronin story?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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