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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. Whose diary does the graphic novel open with?

2. Where does Peter go after he and Casey sleep together?

3. Where does Ozaki go after being attacked in the beginning of the story?

4. Who is self-sufficient?

5. How does Ozaki's killer get away?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mr. Taggart want Casey's men to only use tasers on Ronin?

2. Who is the old hippie that Ronin meets at the end of Chapter 2?

3. How does Casey feel about her men only being able to use tasers on Ronin?

4. Why does Ozaki scold his apprentice in Chapter 1?

5. Why does Ronin not fear anyone on the streets of New York?

6. What type of person does Casey think Ronin is at the beginning of Chapter 3?

7. Why does Casey tell her security team that they should "have an open mind"?

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

9. What happens to Mr. Taggart?

10. What type of relationship do Billy and Virgo share?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Technology is prevalent throughout Ronin because of Aquarius Complex. However, the technology seen in the story is somewhat futuristic. Write an essay that describes the technology found in the story, and how it is used by both the protagonists and antagonists. What type of technology does Aquarius use and how do they use it? How do the protagonists of the story use the technology to their own ends? How do the antagonists use it? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

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

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.

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