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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 with Casey at the beginning of Chapter 4?

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

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

4. What is the name of the drug that is given to Peter when he is captured?

5. Who tells Casey that the fantasy with Ronin is not real in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Ronin react to Casey saving him?

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

4. Why does Johnson act unstable in Chapter 4?

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

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

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

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

9. Describe what Mr. Taggart looks like in the beginning of Chapter 4.

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

Revenge is a topic familiar to many characters in Ronin. Though a negative notion, it works well when tied into the plot of a story. Write an essay addressing the element of revenge as it appears in the Ronin. Which characters seek revenge against others? Why is revenge so important to the plot? In what way is it a consistent factor through the entire story? Use examples from the novel to make the point.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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