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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. Is Agat real?

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

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

4. Who dies at the molten iron spill at the complex?

5. Who contacts Mr. Learnid in Chapter 5 to tell him that Mr. Taggart is looking for him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Ronin react to Casey saving him?

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

9. Why does Johnson act unstable in Chapter 4?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Billy is first portrayed as being a simpleton. He follows Virgo's commands without question and does as he is told by others. Write an essay that delves into the mind of Billy. What types of things are important to him and why are they important? How does his connection to Casey play a major role in the story? In what way would the plot be different if Billy were an intelligent and normal human being? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

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

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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