View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ronin tell Casey that he is disgraced?

2. Why is Casey naked at the beginning of Chapter 4?

3. Why does Johnson lose body parts when he is captured?

4. Who plays mind games with Billy in Chapter 6?

5. Who does Casey fight in the sewers?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Sandy make Peter shut Virgo down?

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

4. Why does Casey manipulate Ronin into stabbing himself?

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

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

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

8. What is the main motive Virgo has for creating so much chaos throughout the story?

9. What truth does Peter reveal to Casey about Virgo and the way to stop her?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Toward the end of the story, the scenery changes from fantasy to reality as the plot progresses. By doing this, the author works to create a seamless transition between what Billy imagines and real life. Write an essay that details how the author differentiates between Billy's fantasy world and reality. What do the fantasy world characters and enemies look like? How are Ronin and Casey dressed in the fantasy world? What is the tone of the fantasy world like as compared to real life? Make sure to use examples from the novel to support your opinions.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Love is an element that several of the characters experience in parts of Ronin. Casey and Ronin in particular share a very interesting kind of love. Write an essay that addresses the details of Casey and Ronin's relationship. How is love used as a motivator for Ronin? What sorts of deeds does he perform in the name of love? How does Casey reciprocate his feelings? How does love help both Casey and Ronin evolve as characters? Use examples from the novel to make the point.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 821 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample