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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 does Peter die?

2. Billy mistakes Virgo for who in Chapter 6?

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

4. What color are Aquarius robots?

5. Why does Casey think snow is not possible in New York anymore?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Sandy make Peter shut Virgo down?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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