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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. How long is the agreement between Aquarius Complex and Sawa Corporation for their contract?

2. Why does Virgo tell Agat to transform back into Mr. Taggart in Chapter 6?

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

4. What does Sandy think of Peter's disposition?

5. Who does Casey kiss after she is saved in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Mr. Taggart want Mr. Learnid "eliminated" from the current situation?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Casey manipulate Ronin into stabbing himself?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dialogue is a very important element in any literary piece of work. The story of Ronin is no different. Write an essay that explains why dialogue is important to the story. How is dialogue used to convey the emotions of characters? What are some of the different ways that characters speak? How is it used to create progression for the story? 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

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.

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