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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. Why does Virgo tell Agat to transform back into Mr. Taggart in Chapter 6?

2. Which type of gun does Casey use to fight robots in Aquarius?

3. What does Ronin compare Aquarius to?

4. How do Casey and Ronin get back to the Aquarius Complex?

5. What is the name of the doctor who works at Aquarius Complex?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Johnson act unstable in Chapter 4?

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

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

4. Why is Peter suspicious of Mr. Taggart and Virgo?

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

6. Why does Virgo tell Mr. Taggart that his secrets are safe with her?

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

8. Why does Sandy make Peter shut Virgo down?

9. How does Ronin react to Casey saving him?

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

Race is a topic covered many times throughout the story. Right from the beginning, Ronin is called a racial slur when he visits the Army food kitchen. Write an essay that addresses the author's use of race in the story. Why is the use of racial slurs important to show aspects of Ronin's personality? What other racial groups are shown in the story and what is their purpose? What message is the author trying to convey by setting up intentionally tense situations between racial groups? Reference the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Biocircuitry is constructed of a fictitious organic plastic. It is a material that is not fully understood even by its creators. Write an essay that explains what is known about biocircuitry. What does it look like? What special qualities does the material posses? What about biocircuitry makes it a good material to create weapons from? Reference the novel to support your argument.

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