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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 does Ronin meet up with in Central Park?

2. What is Ozaki attacked by in the beginning of the story?

3. Who are Charlie and Douglass?

4. What type of disposition does Casey have?

5. What type of animal does Ronin try and tame while in Central Park?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mr. Taggart.

2. What happens to Billy at the beginning of Chapter 2?

3. Why does Ronin not kill Casey when he has the chance?

4. Whose well-being does Ronin put first in Chapter 3? Why?

5. Why does Head want "street credit" with the local gangs?

6. What is the relationship like between Peter and Casey?

7. Describe the demon that attacks Ronin by the fire in Billy's dream in Chapter 1.

8. Why is Billy's special mental ability useful to Aquarius Complex?

9. Describe Agat.

10. What happens to Mr. Taggart?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The conclusion to Ronin is very open-ended. The last page features an image of Casey watching Ronin as he approaches her from the rubble of Aquarius. Write an essay that explains why the story ends as it does. What reasons does the author have to let both Casey and Ronin survive? What does an open-ended conclusion mean for the reader? How does it foreshadow events that could come after the last page? Use examples from the novel to make the point.

Essay Topic 2

Dialogue is a very important element in any literary piece of work. The story of Ronin is no different. Write an essay that explains why dialogue is important to the story. How is dialogue used to convey the emotions of characters? What are some of the different ways that characters speak? How is it used to create progression for the story? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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