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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. What does Sandy think of Peter's disposition?

2. Which crimes is Casey accused of?

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

4. What weapon does Casey use to dispatch enemies when she and Ronin are heading back to the Aquarius Complex?

5. Who orders a therapist for Peter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Johnson act unstable in Chapter 4?

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

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

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

5. Why does Casey manipulate Ronin into stabbing himself?

6. What happens when the power goes out in Chapter 6?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many symbols emphasized throughout the story of Ronin. The Bloodsword is one of them. Write an essay that addresses some of the other symbols in the story. What are these symbols and why are they important? What do they represent? How do these symbols and ideas play into the plot of the story? Are these symbolic subjects the same throughout the course of the plot, or do their meanings evolve? Reference the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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