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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. Where does Peter want to go in order to further investigate Virgo and Mr. Taggart?
2. Who is with Casey at the beginning of Chapter 4?
3. Why does Johnson lose body parts when he is captured?
4. Who dies at the molten iron spill at the complex?
5. What is the promise that Billy makes to Virgo in Chapter 6?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Mr. Taggart want Mr. Learnid "eliminated" from the current situation?
2. Why does Ronin insist that Casey is a samurai?
3. What truth does Peter reveal to Casey about Virgo and the way to stop her?
4. What is the main motive Virgo has for creating so much chaos throughout the story?
5. Why does Sandy make Peter shut Virgo down?
6. Why does Agat follow instructions given to him by Virgo?
7. Describe what the New York landscape looks like in the final chapter.
8. What happens when the power goes out in Chapter 6?
9. Why is Peter suspicious of Mr. Taggart and Virgo?
10. Why is Peter restrained by Virgo in Chapter 5?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Relationships between characters vary greatly in Ronin. While some characters are allies, others are enemies. Write an essay that addresses the different types of relationships found throughout the story. Which characters are friends, lovers, and enemies? What evidence is given to support these relationships? How do these relationships evolve over the course of the story? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.
Essay Topic 2
Casey is the one female character who really stands out in the Ronin story. At first she is an enemy, then later an ally and lover. Write an essay that explores the details of Casey's personality that makes her stand out from other women in the story. How is Casey stronger than other women that she or Ronin encounter? In what way is the author able to strike a balance between feminine and masculine qualities when it comes to Casey? How does being married to Peter make her character that much more believable and unique? Make sure to use examples from the novel to support your opinions.
Essay Topic 3
A focus on good versus evil is prevalent throughout the story. There are many "evil" characters and not nearly as many "good" ones. Write an essay that explores the ideas of good versus evil as they are presented in the story. Which characters or organizations are presented as being evil? Which characters and organizations are good? How is the contrast of good and evil important to the story? What would the story be like without it? Make sure to use examples from the novel to support your opinions.
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