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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 the first to figure out that Aquarius is being run by an impostor?

2. Who spits in Agat's face?

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

4. How many hours is it in between Mr. Taggart's orders and the Aquarius inspection in Chapter 4?

5. Who commands that Peter be restrained in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is Peter so determined to find out the truth behind the changes at Aquarius Complex in Chapter 4?

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

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

8. Why does Sandy make Peter shut Virgo down?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

Casey is the one female character who really stands out in the Ronin story. At first she is an enemy, then later an ally and lover. Write an essay that explores the details of Casey's personality that makes her stand out from other women in the story. How is Casey stronger than other women that she or Ronin encounter? In what way is the author able to strike a balance between feminine and masculine qualities when it comes to Casey? How does being married to Peter make her character that much more believable and unique? Make sure to use examples from the novel to support your opinions.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout Ronin, the color palettes used change from scene to scene and chapter to chapter. Write an essay that addresses that author's use of color. How is color used to convey emotions, opinions, setting, and action? What are some of the different color schemes used from chapter to chapter? Compare and contrast the colors used inside and outside of the Aquarius building. How do they differ? Reference the novel to support your argument.

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